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WVU maintains prominent R1 ranking as top US research university

West Virginia University was reaffirmed as an R1 university, the highest possible research ranking, in the 2025 rankings by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching released Thursday (Feb. 13). WVU is the only R1 institution in West Virginia and one of 187 colleges and universities nationwide to earn the latest prestigious classification.

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WVU researchers testing antibody to treat drug-resistant bacteria

West Virginia University microbiologists have identified an antibody that can kill one of the most drug-resistant bacteria. Now, supported by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, they want to determine whether it can be combined with other antibiotics to produce a potent treatment against infection.

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Rewinding the year in research at WVU

West Virginia University continued to demonstrate why it’s the Mountain State’s land-grant, flagship R1 institution over the course of 2024. Here are some of the top research stories from the year.

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