17³Ô¹ÏÍø has once again affirmed its position as a national leader in student success, academic innovation, and public impact. In the newly released 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of only 33 institutions nationwide to earn the dual designations of Research College & University (RCU) and Opportunity College & University (OCU).
These two designations reflect 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s unique ability to advance scholarly research while also providing high levels of access, affordability, and economic mobility for its students. This dual recognition underscores a central tenet of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s mission: preparing students not only for careers but for lives of purpose.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of only 33 institutions nationwide to earn the dual designations of Research College & University (RCU) and Opportunity College & University (OCU).
In addition to its rare dual classification, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø was also designated a Professions-Focused Undergraduate/Graduate Doctorate Medium University, highlighting its commitment to real-world learning and workforce-ready degree programs. Furthermore, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of only 40 institutions nationwide recognized for Community Engagement, reflecting its ongoing partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and industry leaders that benefit both students and the broader public.
These honors—updated every two to three years by the (ACE)—place 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in a select group of institutions making a measurable difference in higher education, combining access, impact, and excellence in equal measure.
Explore in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems Interim Dean, Dr. Li-Chiou Chen, has been highlighted and included in the official City & State New York’s inaugural Asian Trailblazers list.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø recently hosted its 2025 Advocacy Affair, honoring the outstanding achievements of its Trial Advocacy Program, ranked #19 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The event was a celebration of the Trial Advocacy Program’s recent successes, the contributors who made it possible, and provided an opportunity for attendees to reconnect with colleagues, coaches, and classmates.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø AMA brought home major wins from the 2025 AMA International Collegiate Conference—top ten in the world and second place in Design Lab. They also led a session on professional development, showcasing the chapter’s commitment to real-world learning.