UDRC News & Updates: Recent Posts
Recent Research: Gender Wage Gap for Women of Color in Utah
Karen Tao, Senior Researcher
September 5, 2024
Karen is excited to present her latest research on the gender wage gap, with a special focus on the experiences of women of color in Utah.
Recent Analysis: The Return on Investment of USHE Awards
Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
June 28, 2024
Ari introduces the first analytics product from the UDRC. This analysis demonstrates the return on investment of USHE awards. Read the blog post for more.
2024 Research Agenda
Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
June 28, 2024
Ari introduces the finalized 2024 UDRC research agenda. This blog introduces the topics planned for the 2024 research with a breif explanation of what each research topic will cover.
Bagels and Research 2024, Recap, Recording, and Slides
Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
June 13, 2024
Ari recaps UDRC's 2024 Bagels and Research event. This year, beyond a recap of the research, UDRC has made a recording of Bagels and Research and the slides from the presentations available. Read or watch the blog post for more.
Recent Research: Outcomes of USHE Graduates Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Recession
Connor Hill, Researcher
March 14, 2024
Connor explores how wages and employment changed before during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic Recession. Read the blog post for more.
New UDRC Product: Analytics Briefs
Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
February 1, 2024
Ari introduces the latest product line from UDRC: targeted analytics briefs that the public may request and that have a faster turnaround time than long-form research reports.
Recent Research: The Relationship Between Firm Size and Wages in Utah
Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
November 28, 2023
Ari examines whether employees of large firms receive higher wages than employees of small firms, known as a wage premium. Read the blog post for more.
Recent Research: Workforce Participation of Stacked Credential Awardees in Utah
Karen Tao, Senior Researcher
August 16, 2023
Karen analyzes workforce participation among Utah college students who earn successively higher awards in the same field of study. Read the blog post for more.
Recent Research: Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
Connor Hill, Researcher
April 14, 2023
Connor reviews findings from his latest research report on students with different disabilities in Utah. Read the blog post for more.
New Research: Public Assistance Use and Higher Education
By Ari Fenn, PhD, Researcher
January 17, 2023
Ari provides an overview of findings from his latest research report. Read the blog post for more.