IC² Institute Delivers Future of Health Equity Conference Synthesis
Following the successful Future of Health Equity Conference, we have released our conference synthesis. This concise report shares what expert panelists examined in relation to social determinants of health, workforce challenges, and the emergence of “well-being hubs.”
IC² Institute Launches Research to Advance the Well-Being Economy
Two faculty-led projects have been awarded seed funding to reduce quality of life disparities.
Toward a Well-being Economy: How IC2 is working to advance equity in social, economic & health systems
Leveraging research and creating programs that promote a well-being economy with shared economic prosperity, resiliency, sustainability and a growth model that is equitable from the outset.
IC2 Conference: The Future of Health Equity
Scholars, practitioners and funders come together to brainstorm a new vision for health equity.
Director’s Welcome Statement
Dr. S Craig Watkins is leading the institute into the future by crafting a new strategic direction, one that we call, “Towards a Well-Being Economy.”
Bureau of Business Research
BBR provides communities & policymakers with evidence-based socio-economic research for a stronger and more resilient Texas.
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Anchor Institutions in the Permian Basin
In partnership with IC² and the LBJ School of Public Affairs, our graduate student team worked with The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) to develop targeted economic development strategies to drive UTPB’s engagement in the Permian Basin region. Through...
Entrepreneurship in the Oil Patch: Retaining Young Talent in the Permian Basin
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Tackling Pandemics: Afro-Brazilian Entrepreneurs and COVID-19
How did COVID-19 adversely affect Afro-Brazilian entrepreneurs? This study investigated two aspects of their experience: their access to business credit, and whether they were able to work remotely during the first months of the pandemic in 2020. The research employed...
Dr. Chiquita A. Collins joins Advisory Board
The IC2 Institute announces the appointment of new Advisory Board Member Dr. Chiquita A. Collins, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer; Associate Professor/Researcher within the Department of Population Health Sciences at UT...
George Kozmetsky Student Challenge 2021: UT Austin Students Deliver Innovative Ways to Nourish Texas Communities
George Kosmetsky Student Challenge 2021 On Saturday October 23rd, nine teams of students from 13 schools and colleges on UT Austin’s campus came together to showcase their innovative solutions for small and rural communities of Texas. The teams grappled with ways...
Local Companies Share Growth Plans and Value with Community Leaders in Small.biz-XLR8 Pitch Presentations
Small-biz.XLR8 participants, mentors and facilitators celebrate the end of the program on Aug 17, 2021 at the CEED Building at The University of Texas Permian Basin. With the continued pressure of the pandemic and unpredictable nature of energy prices, summer 2021...