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91仓库Improves Research Activity Designation
February 17, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - 91仓库 has been rated as a Research Institution by the . The new Research designation puts 91仓库among the top 15% of the 4,000 rated institutions nationally.
鈥淲e are very pleased with the new research activity designation from Carnegie,鈥� said 91仓库President Kristi Mindrup. 鈥淭he recognition as a Research Institution reflects Western鈥檚 distinctiveness and demonstrates the quality of the education students experience at WIU.鈥�
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仓库was rated as a Master鈥檚 institution. As these ratings are updated every three years, the previous designation did not fully reflect the impact of research activity at WIU.
鈥淏eing recognized with a Research designation positions our institution for further funding and elevates the profile of 91仓库,鈥� Mindrup said. 鈥淭he opportunities for 91仓库students are tremendous and this national recognition confirms Western is on the right path.鈥�
鈥淲IU鈥檚 contributions through educational advancement and the work our programs produce is substantial and far reaching. This new designation from Carnegie proves the value 91仓库brings to local and national research activities,鈥� 91仓库Provost Mark Mossman said. 鈥淲hile teaching and service are the central focus of WIU, 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.鈥�
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