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Federal surveys capture only a narrow slice of U.S. artists. Our new survey with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation fills the gap, providing the first nationally representative portrait of how artists work and sustain themselves.

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National Survey of Artists Sheds Light on Invisible Workforce
The National Survey of Artists offers a portrait of how U.S. artists live, work, and sustain themselves, filling a critical gap in federal labor data.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Proud to attend the Rural Prosperity Roundtable at @ucmerced.bsky.social, hosted by Sen. Anna Caballero!
The roundtable aimed to strengthen CA’s rural health and workforce infrastructure! Thx to @ucmercedclc.bsky.social, @norc.org, #teamsoria, & all other stakeholders for making this event possible!
January 13, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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New ChicagoSpeaks data reveal 60% of Chicago residents oppose ICE operations in the city, while 77% say immigrant families' sense of security has been harmed. Views are largely influenced by partisanship.

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Chart titled 'A majority of Chicagoans oppose ICE operations in the city, but Republicans and older adults are more likely to be supportive.' It shows percentages of support, neutrality, and opposition among different groups like Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and age groups for ICE operations in the city. Most groups show major opposition except for Republicans who majority support the operations. Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey. Bar chart titled, 'A majority of Chicagoans see immigration enforcement actions as having a negative impact on a range of aspects of community life.' It shows the perceived impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions on various aspects of community life in Chicago. Categories include immigrant families' sense of security, local economy and business, community trust in law enforcement, overall neighborhood stability, public policy effectiveness, and overall sentiment. Each category is divided into percentages showing positive impact, no impact, and negative impact, with a majority viewing the actions having a negative impact. Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey. Bar chart, titled 'Support is widespread for documenting ICE activity, offering help to immigrants, and refusing to cooperate with ICE.' It shows varying levels of support, neutrality, and opposition among Chicagoans regarding community cooperation with ICE on various aspects. Includes responses on community enforcement, city policy, resident interactions, and perceptions of ICE's impact on neighborhoods. Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey. Bar chart titled, 'Most Chicagoans oppose ICE officers using physical force though Republicans and men are more likely to be supportive.' It shows the views of Chicagoans on ICE using physical force, broken down by political affiliation and gender markers. Percentages represent those who "Support," are "Neutral," or "Oppose." Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey.
January 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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NORC establishes its first endowed position. Trustee Ralph W. Muller's $1 million gift creates the Ralph Muller President and CEO position, providing discretionary resources to accelerate our mission and impact.

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$1 Million Gift Establishes NORC’s First Endowed Position | NORC at the University of Chicago
Trustee Ralph Muller’s gift creates the named position of the Ralph Muller President and CEO.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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NORC experts participated in last week's Rural Prosperity Roundtable, which brought together practitioners, community leaders, and researchers to explore policy innovations for California's rural health systems and child care access.
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#ICYMI This past week, we hosted the Rural Prosperity Roundtable: Building a Healthy Future for California’s Rural Communities at University of California, Merced, alongside Senator Caballero and NORC.

Thanks to all attendees for being part of this important conversation. #RuralHealth #Childcare
January 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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U.S. crime fell significantly in 2025. NORC's John Roman sat down with @npr.org to discuss what's behind the decline and what researchers expect next.

Listen to a snippet of the interview below and read the full NPR article at go.norc.org/49jmlCH
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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How accurately does national arts data reflect Native peoples’ artistic and cultural participation? A study by First Peoples Fund and NORC takes a closer look. https://bit.ly/49cUx2G
January 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Join @hisc.norc.org for a webinar on patient-facing digital health tools Jan 14 at 3 PM ET. Our expert panel will discuss patient engagement, clinical workflow integration, and scaling innovations with AI.

Register today: go.norc.org/4sz6ZkZ
Promotional image for a NORC webinar titled 'Practical Insights About Patient-Facing Digital Health Tools' scheduled for January 14, 2026. The flyer features images of five speakers: Dean Sitlig, Angela Dobes, Aziz Boxwala, Prashilla Dulabh, and Priyanka Desai, from various health and technology sectors. Below the speaker images are their names and titles. To the right is a 'Register Now' button with a QR code.
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Smaller subgroups deserve big data attention. Our Center for Panel Survey Sciences presents a case study on oversampling AANHPI respondents showing it can be done, efficiently and effectively. See how AmeriSpeak doubled sample sizes in the 2022 General Social Survey.

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Research Brief titled "Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys" published by NORC at the University of Chicago. The image shows a formatted research summary with various sections including introduction and GSS-AmeriSpeak Case Study. Dated December 2025. Image from a document titled 'Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys' detailing the methodology and observations of an AAPI population survey conducted in different cities, discussing motivations, challenges, and distribution of participants. Includes charts and bullet points for clarity. Image of a document titled 'Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys' The document includes a table comparing baseline and effective sample sizes by AANHPI subgroup in the 2022 GSS study, featuring data on various Asian ethnic groups. This image shows a page from a research brief titled, "Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys". It includes sections for references, acknowledgements, and an author note, formatted in a typical scholarly style with citations and institutional affiliations.
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Our new research with the Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) is now available and provides detailed evidence of the complex decisions residents face about returning and rebuilding.
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One year after the Palisades Fire, our survey with the Pacific Palisades Community Council finds residents face significant barriers to rebuilding, including financing, insurance, and safety concerns.

Find out more about the survey and access the complete findings: go.norc.org/49tQIFc
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Capturing resident priorities to guide post-wildfire recovery and rebuilding in the Pacific Palisades
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January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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One year after the Palisades Fire, our survey with the Pacific Palisades Community Council finds residents face significant barriers to rebuilding, including financing, insurance, and safety concerns.

Find out more about the survey and access the complete findings: go.norc.org/49tQIFc
Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery & Rebuilding | NORC at the University of Chicago
Capturing resident priorities to guide post-wildfire recovery and rebuilding in the Pacific Palisades
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January 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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NORC has been recognized as a 2026 Military-Friendly Employer. This designation evaluates organizations on recruitment, retention, advancement, and workplace culture using a data-driven methodology.

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NORC is proud to support Veterans through impactful research and meaningful employment.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Sinton Soalablai joins NORC as a principal research scientist in Education & Child Development. He brings more than 20 years of experience in education policy and teacher workforce development, including service as Palau's minister of education.

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January 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Since our inception in 2020, NORC’s #ImpSci Center has produced over 250 products and 30 peer-reviewed publications! Read more about our past, present, and future projects in our 2025 newsletter here: us7.campaign-archive.com?u=ddf7e1f972...

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January 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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📢 Don't miss NORC’s Health Implementation Science Center ( #ImpSci) webinar on Practical Insights About Creating & Implementing Patient-Facing Digital Health Tools from 3-4pm ET on January 14th.

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January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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New AP-NORC poll reveals health care rising as a top priority for Americans in 2026. About 4 in 10 now cite health care issues (up from about one-third last year), while immigration and cost of living remain prominent concerns.

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Line graph titled "How Americans' issue priorities have shifted" showing changes in priority for immigration, health care, and living costs from 2018 to 2026. For immigration, a decrease from 75% to 33%; for health care, an increase with spikes around the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020; and for living costs, a steady rise to 33% in 2026. Source: The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Graphic by Simran Parwani. Infographic titled 'Older Americans are more likely to prioritize health care' shows priority levels of U.S. adults by age group for immigration, health care, and inflation/costs in 2026. Each age group (18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+ years) displays percentage figures linked with colored lines to the three issues. Health care is highlighted as the top issue for ages 45 and older. Source: The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Graphic by Simran Parwani. Bar chart displaying U.S. adults' views on federal priority for housing costs in 2026 by age group. Overall, 17% of U.S. adults believe it should be a priority. Breakdown: 24% of 18 to 29 year-olds, 17% of 30 to 44 year-olds, 19% of 45 to 59 year-olds, and 12% of those 60+ think so. Source: The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Graphic by Simran Parwani. Line graph showing changes in priority for immigration policy from 2018 to 2026 among U.S. adults by party ID. The graph indicates a decrease from 42% to 31% for Republicans and an increase from 20% to 37% for Democrats. The graph also shows overall U.S. adults' priority on immigration rising slightly from 33% to 35%. Graphic by Simran Parwani.
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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We’re celebrating another year of impactful collaboration here at the NORC #ImpSci Center!

Since our start in 2020, we’ve worked on projects to advance high-quality, patient-centered health care. Check out our 2025 Year in Review here: us7.campaign-archive.com?u=ddf7e1f972...
Health Implementation Science Center 2025 Year in Review
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December 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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About half of Americans have donated to charity this year, with organizations providing basic needs and religious institutions as the most popular recipients.

New AP-NORC data reveal how much people give and where: go.norc.org/49d9ws7
Most adults have donated to charities this year - AP-NORC
Groups that provide basic needs to people living in the U.S. and religious institutions were among the most popular recipients of people’s charity.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Congratulations to Michael Boyer on his promotion to senior vice president and general counsel at NORC. Mike's journey from health researcher to legal leader uniquely positions him to guide NORC's complex research portfolio and data governance.

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NORC at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Boyer to senior vice president and general counsel, recognizing his longstanding commitment to NORC’s mission and his ...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Four in five Americans are actively supporting their mental health this holiday season, new AmeriSpeak Omnibus data show. Family time and creative hobbies or physical activities top the list.

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#OmniBites: Bite-sized insights from the AmeriSpeak Omnibus
Bar chart titled 'Family time is the leading mental health support activity this holiday season', comparing percentages of respondents engaging in various activities for mental health support according to AmeriSpeak Omnibus survey. Activities include spending time with family at 60%, practicing gratitude at 37%, limiting media at 20%, talking to professionals at 10%, participating in activism at 3%, and other activities at 1%. Bar chart showing most common healthy habits among older Americans compared to their younger peers, focusing on time with family and friends, hobbies, being present, volunteering, and supporting mental health. Data from AmeriSpeak Omnibus poll conducted October 10-12, 2025. Bar graph showing the percentage of Americans planning to spend time with family, friends, or community during the holiday season, categorized by income brackets. From AmeriSpeak Omnibus data: less than $30K at 54%, $30K-$60K at 56%, and $60K-$100K at 63%. Bar chart showing percentages of different racial groups likely to volunteer. NH White at 32%, NH Black 20%, Hispanic 15%, and All Other 13%. Data from AmeriSpeak Omnibus, surveyed 1,096 adults.
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Three in 10 parents have missed work or lost opportunities due to school transportation challenges, with women bearing the greatest burden, according to new research from The Associated Press-NORC Center.

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School Transportation Is a Challenge for Parents & Administrators
A NORC study captures both administrator and parent perspectives on school transportation.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Interested in building patient-facing digital health tools that use patient-contributed data? Join NORC #ImpSci Center’s webinar on Jan 14, 3–4 PM ET for practical insights from leading experts.

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December 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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AI tools can now generate survey responses, creating new data quality challenges. NORC developed a detection tool with over 99 percent precision and recall to identify AI-generated responses and protect research integrity.

Explore the innovation brief: go.norc.org/44JUZmy
AI Can Fake Survey Responses. We Can Catch It.
NORC’s new detection tool spots AI-generated answers before they skew your data—protecting research quality and trust.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Congratulations to Jeffrey Leintz on his promotion to senior vice president of NORC's Advanced Data Solutions (ADS). Jeff has transformed ADS into a trusted partner for secure data research across government, industry, and academic sectors.

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Jeffrey Leintz Senior Vice President of Advanced Data Solutions at NORC
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Only 10 percent of U.S. adults are very or extremely familiar with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline three and a half years after its launch, according to new NORC research. Our findings suggest awareness strategies are needed.

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Infographic titled 'Spotlight on Health' from NORC at the University of Chicago displaying survey results about familiarity with the 988 Lifeline. It shows age group comparisons: 18-29, 30-64, and 65+ with varying percentages of respondents who are 'Very Familiar', 'Somewhat Familiar', 'Not Very Familiar', and 'Not Familiar At All' with the 988 Lifeline. An infographic titled "Spotlight on Mental Health" by NORC at the University of Chicago shows percentages of reasons why people with suicidal thoughts, health issues, or emotional questions would contact 988 but one in three adults wouldn't. The chart lists reasons such as helping oneself or a friend, mental health issues like depression or anxiety, substance use, domestic violence, and more, with helping oneself or a friend at 35% being the most common reason.
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM