Antillean Adventist University Strengthens Its Educational Impact with Recognition in the 2025 Carnegie Classification

Antillean Adventist University continues to strengthen its educational and social impact. Recently, the institution was recognized in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications within the category of Opportunity Colleges and Universities, a distinction that identifies institutions that combine broad access to higher education with positive economic outcomes for their graduates.

The classification is developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in collaboration with the American Council on Education, recognizing universities that expand educational opportunities while promoting the economic and social mobility of their students.

This recognition adds to recent distinctions highlighting Antillean’s impact on the social mobility of its students, reflecting the institution’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to higher education and preparing professionals who can positively impact their communities.

According to Dr. Edwin Hernández, President of Antillean Adventist University, this recognition reflects the institutional progress the university has been strengthening in recent years.

“For Antillean, this distinction represents an additional step in the trajectory of growth and institutional strengthening we have been developing. It reflects the commitment of our university community to provide a quality, accessible education focused on preparing professionals who will positively impact their communities,” Hernández stated.

With more than six decades of educational service, Antillean Adventist University continues to advance its mission of preparing professionals committed to service to God and humanity, expanding educational opportunities and contributing to the development of Puerto Rico and beyond.