News and Events

July 29, 2020

Spotlight on 3 Small Louisiana Communities

These communities are in an area of Louisiana that needs alternatives to life and jobs tied to the petro-chemical industry. Read More

June 19, 2020

Home to Texas Stories: Videographer at heart interns at the Basin PBS Station

Meet Peyton Kidd, a Home to Texas student, Odessa native and sophomore in the Radio-Television-Film Department.Read More

June 11, 2020

We Are Texas: Supporting Community Economic Recovery

IC² is working with 83 communities this summer to support community and economic recovery efforts. Read More

May 26, 2020

IC² internships in remote or rural Texas hometowns this summer

Thirty-five UT Austin freshmen have been placed in hometown internships through the institute’s Home to Texas program. Read More

May 4, 2020

Menard and Harlingen communities met with students who researched their city

The Mayor of Harlingen, a Menard city council member, business owners, and economic development professionals were impressed by their work!Read More

May 1, 2020

Newly formed IC² advisory board held first meeting

Board members are excited about the institute's direction and latest programs to help communities recover from the impact of COVID-19. Read More

April 6, 2020

First annual Student Challenge held online. Winners announced.

Ten student teams competed using Zoom to present their community recommendations to a panel of judges. Four teams won cash awards.Read More

April 2, 2020

George Kozmetsky Memorial Student Challenge Prize

The prize will be awarded to three student teams.Read More

December 19, 2019

IC² begins study to examine regional identity in West Texas

The goal is for communities to increase their economic, environmental and social resilience based on their unique identity and goals. Read More

November 11, 2019

Northwest Arkansas EDGE Report is out: Innovate Again, Innovate Here!

What if you could solve the most common question in the US? What are we doing for dinner? Read More

October 14, 2019

Community identity research in Cuenca, Ecuador

In 4 days the team conducted 30+ interviews, presented findings, taught a class, and hosted a workshop where citizens envisioned the future.Read More

October 9, 2019

IC² at Boise Startup Week

Boise has made notable progress as an innovation community. It is full of people with “can do” attitudes who are committed to the region. Read More

August 1, 2019

Changing the world starts at home!

On July 29, IC² leadership traveled to McAllen, Texas, for an event with participants in a new UT Austin summer internship program. Read More

July 22, 2019

10th Anniversary of Korean Managers Visiting Austin

Four LSIS managers are here in Austin to learn American business practices. Read More

June 17, 2019

IC² Team Visits Sweden

IC² researchers are in Sweden learning about regional efforts to create high tech job growth and development opportunities in rural areas.Read More