Month: February 2026
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Universities Can Deliver More. The Moment to Reset Is Now.
Written by: Ken Poole This excerpt is part of a full paper available exclusively to registrants of the 2026 UEDA Washington Conference, April 15-16. Anyone interested in contributing to this revised vision is encouraged to join us for a collaborative roundtable session that will dive deeper into this framework and invite direct input from institutional…
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What Federal Agencies Really Fund: The Power of Strategic Alliances
Why Strategic Partnerships Are More Critical Than Ever As universities navigate an increasingly competitive federal funding landscape, one truth has become clear: going alone is no longer viable. Today’s climate demands institutions build strategic alliances that demonstrate real-world impact, workforce readiness, and regional economic strength. A recent regional webinar hosted by Omar Faison of Virginia…
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OBBA: Understanding Its Impact on Workforce and Economic Development
On July 4, 2025, Congress enacted the One Big Beautiful Act (Public Law 119-21). For workforce and economic development policymakers, the law sought to reshape the operating environment for talent systems, postsecondary institutions, and state governments in ways that directly influence regional economic outcomes. The unifying principle is accountability. Federal dollars now flow more explicitly…