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R1: UNLV Retains Place Among Nation's Top Research Universities

UNLV was recognized with its third consecutive R1 designation for research excellence from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNLV has retained its place among the nation’s top research universities, earning its third consecutive R1 designation. (Becca Schwartz/UNLV)

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