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91传媒 Improves Research Activity Designation
February 17, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - 91传媒 has been rated as a Research Institution by the . The new Research designation puts 91传媒 among the top 15% of the 4,000 rated institutions nationally.
"We are very pleased with the new research activity designation from Carnegie," said 91传媒 President Kristi Mindrup. "The recognition as a Research Institution reflects Western's distinctiveness and demonstrates the quality of the education students experience at 91传媒."
Since 1970, the Carnegie classification has been a standardized method to compare research activity across a diverse spectrum of higher education institutions. Prior to being rated as a Research Institution, 91传媒 was rated as a Master's institution. As these ratings are updated every three years, the previous designation did not fully reflect the impact of research activity at 91传媒.
"Being recognized with a Research designation positions our institution for further funding and elevates the profile of 91传媒," Mindrup said. "The opportunities for 91传媒 students are tremendous and this national recognition confirms Western is on the right path."
"91传媒's contributions through educational advancement and the work our programs produce is substantial and far reaching. This new designation from Carnegie proves the value 91传媒 brings to local and national research activities," 91传媒 Provost Mark Mossman said. "While teaching and service are the central focus of 91传媒, it is meaningful to have the important research work we do to be recognized. The new rating is testament to the talented faculty and engaged students at our institution."
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