{"id":142051,"date":"2025-02-13T12:24:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T18:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=142051"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T20:56:23","slug":"uwm-earns-prestigious-r1-research-status-for-a-fourth-time-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-earns-prestigious-r1-research-status-for-a-fourth-time-2\/","title":{"rendered":"51ÁÔÆæ earns prestigious R1 research status for a fourth time"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has once again earned the highest rating of research from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education for a fourth consecutive time.<\/p>\n

The classification places 51ÁÔÆæ<\/a> among the top research universities in the nation. Just 187 of nearly 4,000 <\/a>institutions considered by Carnegie placed in its \u201cvery high research spending and doctorate production\u201d category, often called R1. 51ÁÔÆæ is one of just two universities in Wisconsin to achieve R1 status, along with UW-Madison.<\/p>\n

51ÁÔÆæ previously received an R1 designation in 2016, 2019 and 2022. Before that, 51ÁÔÆæ ranked one tier below, as an R2 doctoral university.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition reaffirms 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s role as a leader in research and positions Milwaukee as an innovation hub,\u201d said 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone. \u201cOur faculty, students and staff are driving discoveries that address critical challenges, strengthen our economy and improve lives in Wisconsin and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Carnegie lists, first published in 1973, are issued about every three years. The Carnegie Classification is the leading evaluation of universities\u2019 research activity. The ranking helps attract and retain top research talent among faculty, researchers and graduate students and provides all students with top-tier research opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe continuation of 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s R1 status reflects the outstanding work of our faculty, staff and student researchers,\u201d said Provost Andrew Daire, the university\u2019s top-ranking academic officer. \u201cFrom Dr. AkkeNeel Talsma\u2019s Maternity Metrix research, which is improving maternal health outcomes, to Dr. Deyang Qu\u2019s advancements in EV battery technology, 51ÁÔÆæ researchers are creating real-world impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Research at 51ÁÔÆæ permeates all levels of the university and spans dozens of fields, impacting thousands of lives through breakthroughs in sustainable energy, neuroscience, cancer research and water science. Many research projects involve community partners, which has earned 51ÁÔÆæ the dual distinction of being recognized as a Community Engagement Institution<\/a> by Carnegie.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few recent examples of 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s groundbreaking work:<\/p>\n