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Research Park at FAU's Andrew Duffell Named to South Florida's 2025 Power Leaders 250 List
Andrew Duffell, President and CEO of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, has been recognized among South Florida's "2025 Power Leaders 250" in the construction and business sectors. Under Duffell's leadership, the Research Park at FAU has become a hub for entrepreneurial innovation and technological advancement, significantly contributing to the region's economic development. Read more.

Charles Day Dilks, Past AURP President and Seminal Leader in the Development of Research Parks, Dies at 83
Charles "Charlie" Day Dilks, a founding member and former President (1998-2000) of AURP, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at age 83. A pivotal figure in research park development, Dilks helped establish AURP in 1986 and guided its transformation into today's thriving network through his mentorship and leadership. Read more.

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AURP's Benchmarking Survey 2023: Advancing Communities of Innovation
AURP's Benchmarking Survey 2023: Advancing Communities of Innovation, in collaboration with Stiletto Consulting Ltd., unveils insights from North American research parks and innovation districts, offering a glimpse into their evolution and future trajectories. Read more.

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AURP COMMUNITY PULSE Virtual Forum, Feb. 20, Features WV Tech Park's Matt Ballard
AURP's Member-only Community Pulse series presents Matt Ballard, CEO & Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Technology Park (Feb. 20, 2:30pm-3:00pm ET). This live, online forum series offers AURP members a new platform to share their unique Community of Innovation along with peer-to-peer discussion. Learn more and register.

AURP Announces 2025 Board of Directors and Officers
AURP, the leading nonprofit representing research parks, innovation districts and regional technology clusters, today announced its 2025 Board of Directors and Officers. The AURP Board of Directors are elected by their peers among the AURP member network. Read more.

AURP 28th Annual Awards of Excellence Honor R&D Institutions, Companies and Individuals
Tech Port San Antonio – an innovation and technology campus and dynamic hub for aerospace, manufacturing, cybersecurity and robotics – has been named the 2024 “Outstanding Innovation District” at the AURP 2024 International Conference (Nov. 11-14) at the University of Arkansas. Read more.