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As one of only 13 institutions in the nation designated by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 top-tier research institution, an Opportunity University for student access and post-graduation earnings, and a recipient of the Elective Classification for Community Engagement, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic is leading a future focused on regional impact and national distinction for the students, communities, and state it serves.

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School of the Environment is Preparing Students to Change the World
³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic is poised to become a leader in tackling complex environmental issues and providing society with sustainable environmental solutions.
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World's First Bench-to-Bedside MRI, Ultrasound Platform
³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic is the first institution worldwide to combine advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into one platform, accelerating research and development of treatments for neurological disorders.
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Leading the Way in Holocaust and Jewish Studies Education
With a rise of antisemitism and increasing tensions around the world, the Holocaust, Jewish Studies and human rights education offered at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic is more important than ever.
How ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic Built a Top 20 Entrepreneurship Program
By fostering the next generation of business innovators with hands-on learning, mentorship, and funding opportunities, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic earned a Top 20 national ranking and multiple Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees.

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