FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has been given the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, becoming the only large, professions-focused university in the country to hold Community Engagement, Highest-Level Research, and Opportunity classifications.
The Carnegie Classifications are the nation's leading framework for categorizing and describing colleges and universities in the United States. Used frequently by policymakers, funders, and researchers, the classifications are a critical benchmarking tool for postsecondary institutions. NSU's classifications validate its excellence in research and community involvement while serving diverse students who earn higher wages than their peers.
"These three designations from the Carnegie Foundation further distinguish NSU as a national leader in higher education," said Ronald J. Chenail, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer of NSU. "We set the standard for maintaining the highest research activity, while serving a diverse student population ready to achieve career success, while engaging in productive and meaningful community partnerships."
The Carnegie Foundation selected 80 private universities for the Community Engagement classification this year. Institutions were chosen for partnering with their neighbors, promoting civic engagement, and creating experiential learning opportunities. As Florida's largest private research university, NSU participates in more than 3,500 community collaboration projects each year, including:
The Carnegie Foundation also awarded NSU the following classifications in 2025:
About NSU
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is the largest private research university in Florida and a top employer in the state, with more than $6.7 billion in projected economic impact. NSU is classified as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Foundation among universities with the highest level of research activity. Visit www.nova.edu for more information.
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