Cooper Center Releases Comprehensive Findings on Data Centers in the Great Lakes Region
Press release regarding Cooper Center work on data centers in the Great Lakes region.
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Report highlights the economic impact of UVA across Virginia
A report out of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service highlights the multibillion-dollar economic impact of the university across the state.
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Economic slowdown expected to hit central Virginia amidst government shutdown, economists say
Cooper Center leader Eric Scorsone shares how this government shutdown could affect Virginia.
NBC29
Now Accepting Sorensen YPM applications!
Job posting for 2026 Youth Program Managers for the 2025 Sorensen Institute 2026 High School Leaders Program.
Madison pauses data center approvals for one year
The Madison Common Council voted Tuesday to pause approving land use for new data centers, citing Cooper Center research.
WMTV 15 News
Richmond City Council kicks off collaborative budget process
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and City Council members met for three hours Thursday to open a new budget process, run by a facilitation team led by Eric Scorsone of the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia Public Media/NPR
Report: UVA’s annual statewide economic impact is nearly $12 billion
The University has a hand, directly or indirectly, in creating and sustaining 1 of every 85 jobs in the Commonwealth, according to a report prepared by the Cooper Center.
UVA Today
Michigan data center development trails other Great Lakes states
Michigan is behind its neighboring Great Lakes states in developing data centers, according to Cooper Center expert.
The Detroit News
Virginia’s solar trends have changed: Approvals are up, denials are down.
In 2024, Virginia localities rejected more megawatts than they approved. A Cooper Center database shows that in 2025, that trend has reversed.
Cardinal News
Tech Giants Rush to Solar Amid Data Center Grid Strain
Companies are investing billions in solar power projects as traditional grid capacity proves insufficient for massive data center energy demands.
Data Center Knowledge
The Millennials Who Ditched Cities During the Pandemic Would Like a Word
As a result of Covid, many young people moved in search of more affordable lifestyles, according to Cooper Center data.
Dwell
Despite Democratic sweep, Virginia's next governor faces hurdles ahead
Federal cutbacks to the social safety net and a flagging Northern Virginia economy will be major challenges for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly in January.
WAMU American University Radio
Virginia is getting older
What does the crystal ball say about Virginia's future? The folks at the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center and JLARC have been crunching the numbers.
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