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March 24, 2025
Institutions Across U.S. React to New RCU Designations
For years, the Carnegie Classifications research designations were only open to a narrow set of doctoral-granting institutions. Many colleges and universities across the country were engaging in meaningful research, however, their contributions were not being recognized. As part of our work to redesign the Carnegie Classifications, last month we introduced a Research College and University (RCU) designation to identify research happening ... Continue Reading
May 13, 2024
Centering Students in Our Draft Framework for the Carnegie Social and Economic Mobility Classification
Life-saving research. World-shaping cultural exchange. A shared sense of civic participation. Creating pathways for adults to gain new skills. Equipping local employers with a ready workforce. The contributions colleges and universities make to American life are as varied as the institutions themselves. But from the smallest community college to the largest public university, one shared mission stands above the rest: particularly ... Continue Reading
Press Releases
Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose: 2027 Cycle Now Open
Interested campuses can now access and submit applications for the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose (LPP), a prestigious designation recognizing institutions that foster leadership committed to advancing the public good. With an updated framework informed by insights from past applicants, reviewers, and field experts, the 2027 cycle introduces a more accessible and streamlined process. The revised framework ensures ... Continue Reading
Carnegie Classifications Release 2025 Research Activity Designations, Debut Updated Methodology
Washington, D.C. — The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation) published today the 2025 Research Activity Designations, unveiling an updated methodology intended to better account for and reflect the multifaceted, wide-ranging research landscape of higher education institutions in America. The full list of institutions that received a 2025 Research Activity Designation ... Continue Reading
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