TCU is setting out to become one of the nation’s elite “R1” universities. Here’s why that’s a big deal.

What Does R1 Mean for Michigan Tech? Michigan Technological University has officially joined the ranks of R1 research institutions—a milestone that reflects decades of impactful work and affirms the ...

R1 means “very high research activity.” TCU is currently an R2 university, meaning “high research activity.” So, why do universities care so much about achieving R1 status?

But what exactly does that mean for TCU — and more broadly, what would it mean for Fort Worth? The university is embarking on its plan at a time when Texas A&M — already an R1 university ...