The Carnegie Foundation's updated 2025 Classifications recognize 187 universities with R1 status, including 41 newly designated institutions. The R1 designation, which signifies the highest level of research activity, requires universities to spend at least $50 million annually on research and award 70 or more doctorates. This update reflects a shift towards inclusivity and highlights the evolving landscape of academic research in the US, with broader categories to better capture diverse research engagement, as reported by Forbes.
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