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 - Leveling Up with AI: Real-Life Tools and Applications for Corporate Relations Work
October 20 I 1:00-2:00pm ET

This session will provide guidance on implementing AI into your CR work.
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Webinar - Gifts vs. Contracts: Your Role in a Sponsor-Centered Approach
November 3 I 1:00-2:00pm ET

This session will provide ways to develop strategies to impactfully use an individual's knowledge of gifts vs. contracts to enhance their work and achieve goals.
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Regional Meetups
Coming Soon I Virtual

These meetups will address issues relevant to higher education professionals whose primary focus is facilitating collaboration with industry partners.
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NACRO News & Blog

   

Blog: Evolving Partnerships for the Future of Higher Education

Wichita State University President Rick Muma on higher ed's shift from transactional industry ties to transformative, long-term partnerships.
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NACRO Unveils Blueprint for Transforming Academic Corporate Relations

New Report: CORPORATE RELATIONS REIMAGINED: How Academic Institutions Can Build Sustainable Industry Partnerships. 
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Blog: Reimagining Corporate Relations in Higher Education

Anne Borchert on "Corporate Relations Reimagined": corporate relations must be holistic and integrated.
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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.


Meet Our Leadership

We’re proud of our NACRO Leadership, led by our Co-Presidents, JoonHyung Cho with the University of Minnesota and Joseph Huang with Stanford University.

The 2025-2026 Board of Directors were announced at NACRO's Annual Conference, July 15-17 in Kansas City, MO.
 

Introducing The NACRO Blog

Discover insights, trends and success stories in academic corporate relations in the new NACRO Blog — your go-to resource for thought leadership and new ideas in the field. Powered by NACRO, our blog features expert perspectives, best practices and real-world strategies from our global community of over 550 corporate relations professionals representing more than 300 institutions. Read more