by Kenneth Poole | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog, Member News, News, UEDA News
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 Matters Now This is not a routine reauthorization. It comes at a...
by Jennie Allison | Mar 10, 2026 | News, Talent, UEDA News, Workforce Development
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 allow Pell Grants to support short-term...
by Allison Ulaky | Feb 11, 2026 | News, UEDA News
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...
by Allison Ulaky | Feb 5, 2026 | News, UEDA News
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...
by David Deutsch | Feb 3, 2026 | News, UEDA News
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...
by David Deutsch | Jan 26, 2026 | News, UEDA News
Beginning in July 2026, Pell Grants may be used for short-term, career-focused workforce programs, including some noncredit offerings. This change creates a new federal financing tool for rapid talent development and places universities squarely at the intersection of...
