Blogs
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Two New AI Funding Opportunities, One Busy Summer: A UEDA Heads-Up
We know your summer will be busy, especially now that two new federal opportunities have come out that may involve key leaders at your institution in supporting AI as a vehicle…
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UEDA Celebrates Economic Development Week
UEDA is proud to recognize May 4-8, 2026 as Economic Development Week alongside our partners at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). To mark this occasion, we are reflecting on how universities are at the center of regional economic growth. This year…
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Congress Just Reauthorized SBIR. Universities Should Pay Attention.
After a five-month lapse that left billions in federal innovation funding idle, Congress reauthorized SBIR and STTR through 2031. The programs are restarting and universities need to be ready. Why This…
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Workforce Pell Proposed Regulations – Implications for University Economic Development Leaders
By Dr. Ken Poole, UEDA Executive Director The U.S. Department of Education has released proposed regulations implementing the Workforce Pell provisions enacted in the 2025 higher education legislation. These rules would…
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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…
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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,…
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Workforce Pell and Universities: a Policy Brief for UEDA Members
Universities are being asked to move faster, align more closely with employers, and show measurable labor market results from short-term training. Institutions that treat Workforce Pell as an economic development tool…
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University Center – Economic Development District Collaboration: Micro-credentials in Utah
University Centers collaborate with other EDA partners, such as Economic Development Districts (EDDs), by providing expertise, applied research, and technical assistance to support regional economic growth. Southern Utah University (SUU) and…
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University Center – Economic Development District Collaboration: A Case Study featuring Virginia Tech
University Centers collaborate with other EDA partners, such as Economic Development Districts (EDDs), by providing expertise, applied research, and technical assistance to support regional economic growth. Virginia Tech’s Center for Economic…
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University Center Highlight: California State University Chico’s Center for Economic Development
Relationship Building with California State University Chico! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this month’s UC Cohort Corner is focused on the activities at the Center for Economic Development (CED),…