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Brandy Salmon Named Virginia Tech’s First Vice President for Innovation and Partnerships
Virginia Tech (home to the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center) has appointed Brandy Salmon as its inaugural Vice President for Innovation and Partnerships, advancing from her previous role as Associate Vice President. Salmon will now oversee strategic expansion with the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, labs and related programming. Read more.

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.

AURP in Action

Peter Pellerito, Senior Policy Advisor with Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Honored with AURP Vision Award
AURP this week presented the AURP Vision Award to Peter Pellerito, Senior Policy Advisor at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), during the AURP BIO Health Caucus (held in advance of the BIO 2025 International Convention in Boston). Read more.

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.