Midwestern University Recognized as a Carnegie Research University
New designation highlights commitment to healthcare research and education
Midwestern University recently earned recognition as a Research College and University, highlighting its commitment to advancing healthcare research and education.
Midwestern University is proud to announce that both its Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona, campuses have earned the newly introduced "Research Colleges and Universities" (RCU) designation in the latest update of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This recognition highlights Midwestern University’s commitment to advancing healthcare education and research.
Midwestern University Earns National Recognition for Excellence
Developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the Carnegie Classification has been the leading framework for categorizing U.S. colleges and universities for over five decades. The 2025 update introduces the Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) designation to recognize institutions with significant research activity that do not primarily grant research doctorates. To qualify, institutions must spend at least $2.5 million annually on research and development.
"Midwestern University has committed to strategically investing in resources and initiatives which support and incentivize our faculty in achieving impactful research. Using that springboard, our incredibly talented and dedicated faculty members have been the engine driving all of our research achievements, including our institution being listed in the latest Carnegie Classification as a Research University," said James Woods, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President of Research.
New RCU Designation Highlights Investment in Healthcare Research
As an institution specializing in health professions education, Midwestern University continues to expand its research capabilities across a range of medical and scientific disciplines. The RCU designation further highlights its contributions to scientific discovery and the training of future healthcare professionals who actively collaborate with faculty mentors on diverse research projects.
