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Nexus Louisiana Announces Tony Zanders as New President & CEO
Tony Zanders, an award-winning software entrepreneur and enterprise software executive, has been selected as the Nexus Louisiana's new President and Chief Executive Officer. A New Orleans native, Zanders brings a wealth of experience in technology entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation and global leadership. Read more.

Port San Antonio’s Tech Port Campus Powers $9 Billion in Annual Economic Activity
Port San Antonio’s 1,900-acre Tech Port campus generates $9 billion in annual economic activity, making it one of the region’s most robust and fastest-growing economic engines. The Port's impact has more than doubled since 2015, according to a new economic impact study. Read more.

UC Davis Inaugurates $1.1B Aggie Square Innovation District
UC Davis has officially inaugurated Aggie Square, a $1.1 billion innovation district on its Sacramento campus, marking the culmination of eight years of planning. The 11-acre development features state-of-the-art facilities, including labs, classrooms and community spaces, designed to foster collaboration between academia, industry and the local community. Read more.

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
Join AURP's members-only Community Pulse series—live, 30-minute forums featuring insights from across our innovation communities. Learn more and register. Missed a session? Log in to your member account and find recordings under the Members dropdown > Community Pulse Webinar Recordings.