The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has included Auburn among the six institutions identified as finalists for its third Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Awards.
Clemson University, Ohio University, University of Illinois, University of Maryland and University of Minnesota are also nominated for four awards that recognize different components of economic engagement, according to a press release.
The award categories include place, talent, innovation and connections.
“Public research universities have a core responsibility to take their wide array of expertise and put it to work in their region by helping to grow businesses, strengthen the economy and advance society,” APLU President Peter McPherson said.
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