About NACRO

The Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers (NACRO) unifies academic corporate relations professionals worldwide, empowering them through a powerful network of peers, tools, and dynamic professional development to forge high-impact university-industry partnerships. 

Upcoming Events

Webinar - Impacts from D.C. June 17, 12pm-1pm ET Learn about evolving federal policy shifts, their impact upon universities and how corporate relations professionals can adapt and lead. Register here	Webinar - Maximizing your  Conference Experience June 25, 1pm-2pm ET This session will provide first-time NACRO conference attendees with essential information and resources to enhance their experience. Register here

News

NACRO Hosts 2025 Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO Academic corporate relations professionals will gather for three days of professional development, networking and collaboration.	NACRO Partners with Halo Halo and NACRO are partnering to connect more campuses with industry, and boost research collaboration and funding access.  Read more

Join NACRO

With over 550 professionals from more than 300 higher education institutions, NACRO helps create exceptional career development opportunities for its members. 

Join us as a member and supercharge your career and the field of academic corporate relations! Learn more.

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Meet Our Leadership

We’re proud of our NACRO Leadership, led by our Co-Presidents, Priya Baboo with Penn State University and Tim Hausman with the University of Texas at El Paso.