The March IEP start-up workshop focused on developing a growth & improvement plan and navigating institutional transitions, while writing a completing IEP application. You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/35v3A0Y

Alvaro J. Muñiz joined APLU to be a Director in the Office of International, Community, and Economic Engagement. Read more about him here: bit.ly/36SPw29

In our latest blog, Alvaro J. Muñiz (Director in the Office of International, Community, and Economic Engagement) shares his vision for the IEP program. Read it here: bit.ly/3rrvkvg

The April IEP start-up workshop's theme was "Lessons on the IEP Designation Application Process." You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/3vTah62

The May IEP start-up workshop's theme was "Communicating IEP Plans to External Stakeholders" You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/3thcnwj

The June IEP start-up workshop focused on Working with Government Affairs to Gain Broader Input on IEP. You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/3tWpqDD

The December 2022 IEP start-up workshop focused on Responding to IEP Reviewer Comments. You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/3ICNCRJ

The February 2023 IEP start-up workshop focused on the Self-Study Process & Outcomes. You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/3SGuGXa

Since consolidating with another university in 2018, GeorgiaSouthern has been on a mission to better know, measure, and tell its economic engagement story. It sought APLU's Innovation & Economic Prosperity University designation to do just that. aplu.org/news-and-media…

When University at Albany began the application process for APLU’s IEP designation, the working group was guided by the university’s strategic plan. Now the designation itself is an integral part of the university's next five-year strategic plan. aplu.org/news-and-media… APLU Econ Development & Community Engagement

The March 2023 IEP start-up workshop focused on "What are IEP Reviewers Looking for?". You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/3zTaQzr

.UCLA lives up to its mission of public service for the common good. Its recent IEP designation from APLU recognizes the numerous programs supporting the development of staff, students, the local community, and the economy. aplu.org/news-and-media…

During a recent visit from Laotian govt. officials sponsored by Department of State, APLU shared the significance of U.S. public & land-grant universities' role in facilitating upward economic mobility, fueling economic growth, & spurring pathbreaking innovations. aplu.org/news-and-media…

The April 2023 IEP start-up workshop focused on "Communication and Engagement Strategies to External Stakeholders". You can read more about the workshop here: bit.ly/424fCpr

Have you listened to The Engagement Ring yet? IEP Director Alvaro J. Muñiz discussed the IEP Program and #UAlbany's recent IEP designation. Check it out here: the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/talen…

Take a listen🎧: APLU’s Alvaro Muñiz was recently featured on University at Albany’s Engagement Ring podcast to talk about APLU’s Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Designation. University at Albany was a 2022 IEP designee! the-engagement-ring.simplecast.com/episodes/talen…

As an IEP designee, Wichita State has a mission to be an educational, cultural, & economic driver for the state of Kansas and the greater public good. That’s why it chose to integrate APLU’s model of talent, innovation, & place into its strategic goals. aplu.org/news-and-media…

Congratulations to our Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Award Finalists in Talent, Innovation, and Place! The winners will be announced at the #APLU2023 Annual Meeting in November. aplu.org/news-and-media…

Congratulations to WVU Mountaineers on its 2023 IEP Designation!

Congratulations to Prairie View A&M on its 2023 IEP Designation!