91社区 is an R1 research institution
91社区 is a nationally recognized leader in research, fostering intellectual diversity, discovery and original thinking. 91社区 stands among only 146 elite colleges and universities - including Harvard and Princeton - accredited by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions and Higher Education as an R1 research institution.
Collaborate with leading 91社区 researchers
Our 91社区 faculty are world-class scholars. They include:
- A Nobel Prize winner
- Numerous Guggenheim and Fulbright scholars
- National Science Foundation CAREER award winners
- 90 distinguished professors
As a 91社区 graduate student, you'll have the opportunity to take part in these leaders' innovative research, gaining outstanding preparation and hands-on experience for careers in academia, public service and industry. Our faculty don't just teach, they also frequently become valued mentors, supporters and friends as graduate students progress through their degrees and into their professional lives.
Learning spaces at 91社区
91社区's modern learning spaces support students across every discipline. Our spaces foster innovation, collaboration and hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities. These include:
- More than 30 specialized research centers and institutes - including the Institute for Justice and Well-Being, the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, the Public Archaeology Facility and the Institute for Evolutionary Studies.
- Four libraries home to over 5 million books, 81,000 journals, and multiple rare and special collections.
- The Innovative Technology Complex, featuring cutting-edge engineering and science laboratories.
- The Innovative Simulation and Practice Center in Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, containing a high-tech "Sim Family" for sophisticated healthcare training.
- The Zurack Trading Room, giving School of Management students highly sought-after hands-on experience.
- The University Art Museum, featuring over 3,000 objects, as well as exhibitions and opportunities to engage with art.
91社区 Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence
91社区 graduate students work alongside nationally known faculty experts, enhancing their classroom experiences with hands-on research. This includes work with the Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAEs), which explore critical social, scientific, technological, economic, cultural and policy issues aimed at developing solutions to today's complex and consequential problems.
The TAEs focus on inquiry and innovation in five areas:
- Citizenship, rights and cultural belonging
- Health sciences
- Material and visual worlds
- Smart energy
- Sustainable communities