Media Release Archive

The Association of University Research Parks is a professional association of university related research and science parks. AURP’s mission is to foster innovation, commercialization and economic growth through university, industry and government partnerships. For more information, visit AURP’s Web site at www.aurp.net or contact Vickie Palmer at [email protected]

AURP Announces Departure of Chief Executive Officer Carol Stewart 

Association of University Research Parks (AURP) Develop Policy Ideas to Increase Economic Impact of Federally Funded Research 

AURP Response: Federal Technology Transfer Authorities & Processes ROI Initiative 

ROI Research on Investment to work with the Association of University Research Parks as investment attraction Knowledge Partner 

Regional Innovation Letters of Support

AURP Representatives Demonstrated Support for U.S. EDA's Regional Innovation Program and the Startup Act During Meeting with Members of Congress

University of Maryland’s Discovery District to Host 2018 AURP International Conference 

AURP Announces Awards of Excellence Winners at 2017 International Conference

The Association of University Research Parks Kicks Off Its 2017 International Conference in Huntsville Today 

Association of University Research Parks Invites Southeast Regional Leaders to Experience Its 2017 International Conference Hosted by Cummings Research Park in Huntsville 

Association of University Research Parks Names  Experienced International Research Park Executive Carol Stewart as CEO

AURP Elects New 2017 Board Members and Executive Officers 

AURP Announces 21st Annual Awards Of Excellence Winners At The 2016 International Conference In Oklahoma City

AURP 2016 International Conference Kicks-off in Oklahoma City

AURP Elects New Board Members and Executive Officers

AURP 2015 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 

AURP 2015 International Conference to Focus on Creativity in Buffalo 

Expert Presenters Tackle Emerging Trends at Spring Training 

Research Park Executives Meeting to Hone Skills, Expertise 

AURP Names Winners of 2014 Awards of Excellence

AURP Elects New President, Officers and Board Members

University BioParks Serve as Source of Innovation as Pharmaceutical R&D Model Shifts 

University AURP Elects New Board and Officers 

University Research Parks Drive Innovation and Growth 

AURP Names Winners of 2013 Awards of Excellence 

Former Governor Tom Ridge and Innovation Thought Leader Robert D. Atkinson to Headline AURP 2013 International Conference 

International Research Park Execs Launch New Partnerships at BioParks 2013 

University City Science Center to Host AURP 2013 International Conference

BioPark Executives to Meet in Advance of BIO 

Research Park Executives to Gather in Tempe 

David Baker Elected President of the Association of University Research Parks

AURP Announces 2012 Awards of Innovation

Communities Turn Old Buildings into New Opportunities

Research Park and Incubator Executives to Meet in Dublin

President of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University Andrew Duffell Joins AURP Board of Directors

Research Parks Accelerate Job Creation: University of Wisconsin-Madison to Host 2012 International Conference

Startup Companies Keep U.S. Competitive

Research Parks Create Jobs and Economic Growth

UA Tech Park Director Ken Marcus Joins AURP Board of Directors

Community Leaders Use Research Parks to Create Jobs

AURP Announces 2011 Awards of Excellence

Walker Selected to Serve as Fulbright Specialist

David Baker Elected President of the Association of University Research Parks

AURP Announces 2012 Awards of Innovation

Communities Turn Old Buildings into New Opportunities

Research Park and Incubator Executives to Meet in Dublin

President of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University Andrew Duffell Joins AURP Board of Directors

Research Parks Accelerate Job Creation: University of Wisconsin-Madison to Host 2012 International Conference

Startup Companies Keep U.S. Competitive

Research Parks Create Jobs and Economic Growth

UA Tech Park Director Ken Marcus Joins AURP Board of Directors

Community Leaders Use Research Parks to Create Jobs

AURP Announces 2011 Awards of Excellence

Walker Selected to Serve as Fulbright Specialist

Congress Invited to Visit Their Local Economic Engines

Innovation Key to Job Creation: Research, science and technology parks creating high-wage jobs

Charles Holliday of the Council on Competitiveness to Keynote BioParks 2011

BioParks 2011 Highlights Excellence in Design and Sustainability

Steven Burrill to Address Research & Science Park Executives

Research and Science Park Executives Convene in Minneapolis

University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Tapped to Host Global Research Park Conference

AURP Announces the 2010 Awards of Excellence in Innovation and Elects New Board

EDA Head Announces i6 Challenge at BioParks 2010

Chicago Draws Biotech Community for the Future of Innovation

Job Creation to Bring Biotechnology Leaders to Chicago for BioParks 2010

Clustering for 21st Century Prosperity at the National Academies

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Power of Place 2.0 - Power of Innovation

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Research Park Legislation
America COMPETES Passes Commerce Committee

   

Senate Commerce Committee To Hear Testimony on Research Parks and Job Creation
SPRINT Act Introduced in House

The Senate Commerce Committee Favorably Reported Senate Bill 583: Building a Stronger America Act. Bill Passes Committee with Bipartisan Support.
  
Sponsors Remain Committed to America COMPETES

More on Research Park Legislation

EDA Announces Award Competition
Site Selection: University Research Parks: Advancing Talent, Intellectual Property, Research Capacity and Economic Development
AURP Announces 2009 Awards of Excellence in Innovation and Elects New Board of Directors
Report: Global Best Practices for Research, Science & Technology Parks: A New Report from National Research Council
Press Release: Global Best Practices for Research, Science & Technology Parks: A New Report from National Research Council
Business Week Special Report on Research Parks
Research Parks Make the Cover of Site Selection Magazine



For media inquiries, please contact Vickie Palmer, AURP Director of Operations & Events at [email protected] or 520-529-2524.