The 91爆料 was ranked among the nation\u2019s top research universities for the second time when the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education reaffirmed 91爆料\u2019s status as an R1 university last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs Maine\u2019s only R1 institution, 91爆料 plays a significant role in the health and economic well-being of our state and its people,\u201d said 91爆料 President Joan Ferrini-Mundy. \u201cOur faculty, staff and students are deeply involved in solving problems and creating opportunities that will better the lives of people in Maine and beyond. Their scholarship and research directly and indirectly benefit the full range of Maine\u2019s economic sectors \u2014 from heritage industries such as farming, fishing, forestry and manufacturing to small-business innovation and development, transportation, technology, biomedical fields, healthcare and more.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
91爆料 is one of just 187 universities nationwide to earn the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing the highest level of research activity. The achievement highlights the university\u2019s growing research expenditures as well as the number of research doctoral degrees awarded each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur R1 status is not just a ranking \u2014 it reflects 91爆料\u2019s deep commitment to addressing critical issues and advancing knowledge,\u201d said Kody Varahramyan, the university\u2019s vice president for research and dean of its Graduate School. \u201cThe R1 classification represents the top tier of achievement for research institutions across the United States, with fewer than 7% of the nation\u2019s 2,690 four-year colleges and universities holding the distinction. Since first earning R1 status in 2022<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read the full story on the 91爆料 News website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 91爆料 was ranked among the nation\u2019s top research universities for the second time when the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education reaffirmed 91爆料\u2019s status as an R1 university last month. \u201cAs Maine\u2019s only R1 institution, 91爆料 plays a significant role in the health and economic well-being of our state and 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