San Diego's reputation for education has just gotten better, as it is now classified as an R1 research institution.

UNC Charlotte is among the elite when it comes to research. The Charlotte university has been awarded R1 — or Research 1 — ...

SLU, MS&T and UMKC earned the prestigious "R1" status from the Carnegie Foundation, recognizing the schools as top-tier ...

The schools are the 10th and 11th ones in the state to receive the prestigious R1 designation, which is granted to only seven ...

Saint Louis University (SLU) is celebrating a noteworthy accomplishment this February: becoming an R1 institution. The ...

New Mexico State University received R1 status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education ...

There are over 90 colleges and universities in Michigan, but only a few are at the top of the list of nationally recognized research institutions. The American Council on Education and Carnegie ...

Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center achieved a highly coveted status in ...

The University of Maine’s status as one of the nation’s top research universities was reaffirmed Thursday with the release of ...

For the fourth consecutive time, West Virginia University has attained one of the most elite designations for its research among higher education institutions. In the just-released 2025 rankings by ...