About AURP
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AURP is a global non-profit membership organization that represents university-based research parks, innovation districts, technology hubs and the entrepreneurial companies that support the growth and development of dynamic Communities of Innovation.

Upcoming Events


April 29-30, 2025 Ames IA Hosted by Iowa State University Research Park	May 8, 2025 Online Webinar Members Only Event	June 12, 2025 Online Webinar Members Only Event	June 15-16, 2025 Boston, MA Held in conjunction with BIO International Convention

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Network News

Karrie G. Dixon Installed as NCCU Chancellor, Launched First HBCU AI Research Institute with Google
Karrie G. Dixon, Ed.D., has been installed as the 13th chancellor of North Carolina Central University. Dixon has spearheaded the creation of an AI Research Institute at NCCU in partnership with Google, the first of its kind at a historically Black college or university. Read more.

Kevin Howell Appointed 15th Chancellor of NC State
Kevin Howell has been appointed the 15th chancellor of North Carolina State University (home of its Centennial Campus), becoming the institution's first Black chancellor. Howell succeeds Chancellor Randy Woodson (recipient of AURP's 2023 Leadership Award). Read more.

Charles Day Dilks, Past AURP President and Seminal Leader in the Development of Research Parks, Dies at 83
Charles "Charlie" Day Dilks, a founding member and former President (1998-2000) of AURP, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at age 83. Dilks helped establish AURP in 1986 and guided its transformation into today's thriving network through his mentorship and leadership. Read more.
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AURP in Action

UNLV to Showcase Rising Research Excellence at AURP 2025 International Conference, Nov. 11-14
The Association of University Research Parks announces the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park will host the AURP 2025 International Conference in Las Vegas, NV, November 11-14, 2025. Read more.

AURP RESPONSE: New Cap on NIH Facilities & Administrative Costs of Research
AURP has released a response and a special resources page on the sudden change in NIH policy concerning reimbursement of institutions for medical research and funds needed for bio research infrastructure in research facilities across the United States. Read more.

AURP COMMUNITY PULSE Virtual Forum, April 17, Features Montana State's Mark Sharpe
AURP's Member-only Community Pulse series presents Mark Sharpe, Executive Director, Montana State University Innovation Campus (April 17, 2:30pm-3:00pm ET). This live, online forum series offers AURP members a new platform to share their unique Community of Innovation along with peer-to-peer discussion. Learn more and register.