UVM joins the big leagues: how R1 status will transform the University

UVM joins the big leagues: how R1 status will transform the University

In early February, UVM secured a prestigious Research 1 designation from the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, joining the highest level of U.S. research institutions. The designation marked a transformative moment for the University. To secure this prestigious status, colleges and universities must meet two metrics: a minimum of $50 million in research expenditures and awarding at least 70 doctoral degrees annually. …