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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. A pivotal figure in research park development, 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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David Schwebel Named University of Iowa's Next Vice President for Research
David Schwebel, currently Associate Vice President for Research Facilities and Infrastructure and University Professor of Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been appointed the University of Iowa's next Vice President for Research, effective July 1, 2025. Read more.

AURP's Benchmarking Survey 2023: Advancing Communities of Innovation
AURP's Benchmarking Survey 2023: Advancing Communities of Innovation, in collaboration with Stiletto Consulting Ltd., unveils insights from North American research parks and innovation districts, offering a glimpse into their evolution and future trajectories. Read more.

AURP in Action

AURP Launches COMMUNITY PULSE Virtual Forum, Jan. 22, Featuring USF Research Park's Allison Madden
AURP Launches its Member-only Community Pulse series (Jan. 22, 2:30pm-3:00pm ET) featuring Allison Madden, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary at the University of South Florida Research Park and incoming AURP President. This live, online forum series offers AURP members a new platform to share their unique Community of Innovation along with peer-to-peer discussion. First one is open to everyone! Learn more and register.

Discover Federal Funding Opportunities for Advancing Autonomous Technology Development
Join BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting on January 22, 2025, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. (ET) to learn how SBIR and STTR programs can help fund your autonomous tech journey from concept to market. Learn more and register.

AURP Announces 2025 Board of Directors and Officers
AURP, the leading nonprofit representing research parks, innovation districts and regional technology clusters, today announced its 2025 Board of Directors and Officers. The AURP Board of Directors are elected by their peers among the AURP member network. Read more.

AURP 28th Annual Awards of Excellence Honor R&D Institutions, Companies and Individuals
Tech Port San Antonio – an innovation and technology campus and dynamic hub for aerospace, manufacturing, cybersecurity and robotics – has been named the 2024 “Outstanding Innovation District” at the AURP 2024 International Conference (Nov. 11-14) at the University of Arkansas. Read more.