UDRC News & Updates: Recent Posts

Recent Analysis: The Return on Investment of USHE Awards

Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
June 28, 2024

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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.

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2024 Research Agenda

Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
June 28, 2024

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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.

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Bagels and Research 2024, Recap, Recording, and Slides

Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
June 13, 2024

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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.

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Recent Research: Outcomes of USHE Graduates Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Recession

Connor Hill, Researcher
March 14, 2024

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Connor explores how wages and employment changed before during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic Recession. Read the blog post for more.

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New UDRC Product: Analytics Briefs

Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
February 1, 2024

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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.

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Recent Research: The Relationship Between Firm Size and Wages in Utah

Ari Fenn, Assistant Commissioner, Research
November 28, 2023

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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.

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Recent Research: Workforce Participation of Stacked Credential Awardees in Utah

Karen Tao, Senior Researcher
August 16, 2023

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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.

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Recent Research: Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

Connor Hill, Researcher
April 14, 2023

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Connor reviews findings from his latest research report on students with different disabilities in Utah. Read the blog post for more.

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New Research: Public Assistance Use and Higher Education

By Ari Fenn, PhD, Researcher
January 17, 2023

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Ari provides an overview of findings from his latest research report. Read the blog post for more.

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