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U of L designated as top research university

By Mallory Slucher —

The University of Louisville continues to make strides by retaining their status as a top research institution.

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recently classified U of L as a “Research 1” doctoral university with Very High Research Activity. UofL is one of only two universities in Kentucky to receive this designation. Only 146 universities in the country were classified as “Research 1” in 2021, making Carnegie’s classification a highly sought-after distinction in higher-education.

U of L discoveries in various disciplines directly impact the world of research.