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The 1890 Universities Foundation: Advocates for the 19-Strong 1890 Universities
Dr. Mort Neufville, President & CEO of the 1890 Universities Foundation. “The 1890 Foundation applauds the work of the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) in celebration of the center’s 50 years of strengthening capacity for the region’s land-grant universities. The 1890 Universities Foundation shares SRDC’s goal of supporting strategic partnerships and mobilizing resources to address critical issues facing communities in the rural south.
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Final Listening Sessions Report: Investing in Rural Capacity
The four Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) conducted a rapid assessment of priorities for investments in rural community development. The overarching purpose was to identify the critical resources needed to build community capacity and improve quality of life in rural America. Conducted via an iterative process from Fall 2021 to Spring 2022, the assessment is from the perspective of stakeholders working in the rural development spaces.
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Upcoming Webinar - Investing in Rural Recovery: Key Findings from the Southern Region
Tuesday, February 28th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST/12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST. Hosted by the SRDC, findings from the Southern Region survey and listening sessions conducted in 2022 around the topic "Investing in Rural Recovery" will be shared with participants.
