The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) is a national policy research organization with a mission to: (1) undertake unbiased research and analysis on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural America; (2) improve the understanding of the impacts of public policies and programs on rural people and places, using original research and policy analysis; and (3) facilitate dialogue and collaboration among the diverse community, policy, practice, and research interests focused on a sustainable rural America.
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties
The presence of COVID-19 cases impact rural and metropolitan areas differently – a small number of cases creates stress for low capacity systems just as a large volume of cases creates stress for larger capacity systems. This report is updated daily, M–F.
February 23 & 25, 2021 • Virtual Conference
The Role of the Arts and Cultural Capital in Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship
RUPRI is hosting a virtual research agenda-setting conference on the important role that arts and cultural capital play in rural innovation, community well-being, and rural community sustainability and resiliency. This virtual conference will ask the research community to explore issues of rural cultural capital through basic research and collaborations with researchers.
RUPRI examines a broad range of topics that affect rural places, ranging from local issues to global challenges.
The Rural Policy Research Institute is a national organization providing nonpartisan, research-based insights on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural America.
RUPRI connects and collaborates with scholars and practitioners across the country. We welcome your inquiries and proposals considering the rural-urban divide.
Rural Policy Research Institute
The University of Iowa
College of Public Health
319-384-3857 | info@rupri.org