In recognition of its legacy of serving the state and the nation, Oklahoma State University received the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation.  Oklahoma State listed a number of partnerships that demonstrate its community engagement in its application, including: The New Product Development Center, The Center for Hospitality and Tourism Research, The Oklahoma Water Resources Center, Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, The OSU Center for Family Resilience, The Center for Research in STEM Teaching and Learning.