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WIU Improves Research Activity Designation
February 17, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University has been rated as a Research Institution by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. The new Research designation puts WIU among the top 15% of the 4,000 rated institutions nationally.
"We are very pleased with the new research activity designation from Carnegie," said WIU President Kristi Mindrup. "The recognition as a Research Institution reflects Western's distinctiveness and demonstrates the quality of the education students experience at WIU."
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, WIU 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 WIU.
"Being recognized with a Research designation positions our institution for further funding and elevates the profile of Western Illinois University," Mindrup said. "The opportunities for WIU students are tremendous and this national recognition confirms Western is on the right path."
"WIU's contributions through educational advancement and the work our programs produce is substantial and far reaching. This new designation from Carnegie proves the value WIU brings to local and national research activities," WIU Provost Mark Mossman said. "While 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."
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