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The Goals

Achieve classification as a Carnegie Research I university

In 2000, U of L was reclassified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, joining a list of eminent U.S. research and doctoral institutions including Harvard, Cornell, Yale, Johns Hopkins and Stanford universities.

Schools in the classification must offer a wide range of baccalaureate program and show a commitment to graduate education through the doctoral degree. The step was seen as a significant milestone in U of L’s growth as a research university.

Carnegie no longer uses this classification system. However, U of  L continues to exceed the qualifications that were in place when the goal was set.