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UERU 2026 Annual National Conference

Transforming Undergraduate Education at Research Universities

The Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) invites proposals that meet the moment, those that continue the work of developing and expanding upon the rich and distinctive opportunities available to undergraduate students at research universities, and proposals in pursuit of solutions to a range of germane challenges. Many UERU members continue in pursuit of what the Boyer 2030 Commission called "the equity/excellence imperative," which is nothing other than realizing the promise of higher education in and for democratic society. UERU is where this work is advanced, and we look forward to learning from your contributions in January 2026.

The Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) holds Undergraduate Vice Provost/President (UVP) Meetings twice a year at member institutions across the country. In Spring 2026, it will be held in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University. 

These meetings provide UERU leaders with opportunities for in-person engagement and often feature specialized colloquia. The UVP Meetings foster collaboration and address critical challenges in undergraduate education, promoting diversity, inclusion, student success, and innovative practices. Participation is restricted to UVPs, their designees, and/or one additional senior-level colleague.

2026 UERU Leadership Summit

August 2 - 4, 2026
Colorado State University

The Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU), hosted by Colorado State University since 2013, invites senior leadership teams to participate in a Chatham House Rule-guided summit August 2-4, 2026, at Colorado State University dedicated to expert-led discussion of key strategies for achieving Boyer 2030 goals in light of emergent challenges.

The Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU) holds Undergraduate Vice Provost/President (UVP) Meetings twice a year at member institutions across the country. In Fall 2026, it will be held in in Miami, Florida at the University of Miami. 

These meetings provide UERU leaders with opportunities for in-person engagement and often feature specialized colloquia. The UVP Meetings foster collaboration and address critical challenges in undergraduate education, promoting diversity, inclusion, student success, and innovative practices. Participation is restricted to UVPs, their designees, and/or one additional senior-level colleague.

Drop-In UVP Hot Topic

Thursday, December 18 | Virtual Zoom Meeting | 2:30pm ET, 1:30pm CT, 12:30pm MT, 11:30am PT

UERU Hot Topics sessions are drop-in conversations among peer UVPs about subjects of current interest (sometimes planned, other times open-ended).  Please email Steve if you would like to host a session.

*Only UVP UERU members are able access the zoom meeting link

Drop-in Hot Topic: Student Success 

Wednesday, January 14 | Virtual Zoom Meeting | 1:00pm ET, 12:00pm CT, 11:00am MT, 10:00am PT

UVP Wednesday Drop-in Hot Topic: Student Success session is a special one hour conversation lead by Susan Shadle, Boise State University and Keith Renshaw, George Mason University. 

*Only UVP UERU members are able access the Zoom meeting link

Drop-In UVP Hot Topic

Thursday, January 29 | Virtual Zoom Meeting | 2:30pm ET, 1:30pm CT, 12:30pm MT, 11:30am PT

UERU Hot Topics sessions are drop-in conversations among peer UVPs about subjects of current interest (sometimes planned, other times open-ended).  Please email Steve if you would like to host a session.

*Only UVP UERU members are able access the zoom meeting link