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Duke University's Scott Selig, Associate Vice President for Capital Assets and Real Estate, to Retire
Duke University's Scott Selig, Associate Vice President for Capital Assets and Real Estate, will retire in August 2025 after nearly 25 years of leadership. Since 2001, Selig has spearheaded Duke's off-campus real estate strategy, playing anchor roles in the creation of the Durham Innovation District and American Tobacco Campus. Read more.

UC Davis Appoints George Baxter to Lead Innovation and Tech Commercialization
UC Davis is improving its role in translating research into real-world applications by appointing George Baxter as the new Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Technology Commercialization. Baxter aims to foster innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship across the university, including Aggie Square. 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, Mar. 13, Features UCLA's Hal Monbouquette
AURP's Member-only Community Pulse series presents Hal Monbouquette, PhD, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UCLA (Mar. 13, 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.