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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 Matters Now This is not a routine reauthorization. It comes at a...
Using University Capacity to Deliver Regional Economic Results: A New Framework for EDA
The University Economic Development Association (UEDA) has developed a draft framework that proposes a modernized “University Economic Competitiveness Partnership” to replace the now de-funded University Center program. Built around a newly proposed Institutional...
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 allow Pell Grants to support short-term...
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...
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...
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...
Workforce Pell and Universities: a Policy Brief for UEDA Members
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 state workforce priorities, employer demand, and federal accountability.
A Vision for 2026: A New Mandate for University Economic Development Innovation
By Lenore VanderZee, J.D., Ph.D., UEDA President & Vice President for Strategic Relations & Communications, SUNY Canton As we enter 2026, higher education faces intensifying pressure to demonstrate return on investment for students, families, employers, and...
2026 University Economic Development Association Board Members
Lenore VanderZee Elected University Economic Development Association Board Chair Lenore VanderZee was elected chair of the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) for a term beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. She currently works...
What NSF’s TIP Workforce Roadmap Means for Universities and Regional Growth
In late 2025, the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships released a new Workforce Development Roadmap that deserves close attention from university economic development leaders. It lays out the federal view of how...
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