Green Bay Reporter

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has been designated as a "Research College and University" by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This recognition places UW-Green Bay among 216 institutions nationwide to receive the honor. In Wisconsin, it joins five other comprehensive universities, including UW-La Crosse, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior.

Kate Burns, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UW-Green Bay, expressed pride in the classification. "We are very proud of this Carnegie classification but, more so, of the outstanding research our faculty are doing," she stated. Burns emphasized that research occurs throughout the campus and involves collaboration with students and other researchers.

Kerry Wilks, Associate Vice Chancellor of Graduate Studies and Research, highlighted the broad spectrum of research supported by various agencies. "UW-Green Bay boasts research that crosses all spectrums and disciplines," said Wilks. She noted that many projects involve student collaboration with faculty to innovate solutions benefiting the region and beyond.

Student Jessie Kreiling shared her experience under Prof. Erin Berns-Herrboldt’s guidance in water science research. "I have gained invaluable skills that I can carry with me beyond the research opportunity I’ve had at UW-Green Bay," Kreiling remarked.

Roger Wareham, Director of the Office of Grants and Research at UW-Green Bay, commented on financial growth in research expenditures. "On average, institutions in this category spend at least $2.5 million annually on research and development," he explained. Wareham reported an increase from $1.45 million in 2018 to $2.8 million in 2023.

UW-Green Bay serves over 11,000 students across four campuses in Northeast Wisconsin and offers a wide range of academic programs since its establishment in 1965.