The University of Louisville has once again been recognized as a Carnegie Community Engagement university. This distinction recognizes institutions that collaborate with community partners to share knowledge and resources for the public good.
UofL, initially designated as a community engagement university in 2008, was among 277 schools reclassified by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education.
“The University of Louisville is proud to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for another six years,” UofL President Gerry Bradley said. “This achievement is a testament to our partnerships across Louisville, and the work we’re doing on campus and beyond.”
In 2025, the Carnegie Foundation once again named UofL a Research 1 (R1) institution for its elite status as a top research university and named UofL an Opportunity College and University (OCU) for its work fostering student success. UofL is one of only 13 universities nationwide to earn R1, OCU and Community Engaged designations from Carnegie and is the only ACC school to receive the OCU title.
The Office of Community Engagement manages partnerships and programs at UofL with organizations across Louisville, the Commonwealth, and surrounding regions to drive impact in four areas: education, health and quality of life, social and human services and economic development. These programs focus on key areas of partnerships and engaged scholarship defined by the Carnegie classification, including the Gheens Mini Grant Program and the Strategic Partnership Initiative.
“This recognition highlights our dedication to integrating community engagement into UofL’s core mission,” UofL Vice President for Community Engagement Douglas Craddock said. “This distinction reaffirms our role as a trusted partner in advancing the public good.”
View the list of all institutions that hold this distinction.
