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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.

View the complete findings at go.norc.org/chicagospeak...
January 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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
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
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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.

Read the research below.
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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.

Read the full announcement: go.norc.org/4aNHmXl
January 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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.

View AP's full coverage: go.norc.org/4r0NxfB
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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.

View the full findings: go.norc.org/4iY6I6R

#OmniBites: Bite-sized insights from the AmeriSpeak Omnibus
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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.

View the announcement: go.norc.org/4qsLFff
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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.

Explore our newest Spotlight on Health: go.norc.org/4p204xK
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Congratulations to Roy Ahn, NORC vice president, Public Health, on his induction into Delta Omega, the public health honor society. Roy was recently recognized as an honorary member by the University of Chicago's new Zeta Epsilon chapter.

Pictured: Roy Ahn with NORC trustee Diane Lauderdale.
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In a year of challenges and change, objective research provided steady ground. Our work spanned continents and contexts, from assessing AI tools for federal agencies and evaluating maternal health initiatives in Latin America to developing a Veterans research panel.

Watch Our 2025 Year in Review.
December 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
New NORC research with the National Collaborative for Health Equity examines barriers facing community-based organizations advancing health equity. The study gathered perspectives from nearly 500 CBOs nationwide.

Access the findings: go.norc.org/3XD8eBt
December 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Our ChicagoSpeaks team had a chance to join Public Narrative’s 2025 conference to discuss how our local survey panel can provide trustworthy data for community-based organizations and journalists seeking to understand the opinions and experiences of Chicagoans.

Find out more: go.norc.org/3M8yyRA
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New NORC research using donated social media data reveals disparities in Facebook food and beverage ad exposure that may influence dietary choices and health outcomes.

Access the full analysis: go.norc.org/3LLXYnX

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November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Twenty-seven percent of Americans have used AI for health information, but awareness and trust vary sharply by age, education, and income. New NORC data reveal an uneven landscape as AI tools reshape health information access.

View the complete findings: go.norc.org/4a3QshY
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NORC convened higher education leaders from leading STEM institutions last week to examine how AI is being integrated across graduate education—from curriculum and research to administrative operations.

Thanks to our panelists and all who participated.
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This Veterans Day, Americans say the best way to honor service is through support, not just ceremonies. Veterans agree.​

#OmniBites: Bite-sized insights from our AmeriSpeak Omnibus: go.norc.org/43nTmdv

Transparency report: go.norc.org/4hA6jXA
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Can Veterans trust the researchers studying them? Ahead of Veterans Day, Marine Corps Veteran and NORC senior research director Roxanne Wallace talks about building trust through impact and how NORC's Veterans Insight Panel with
@rand.org is different: go.norc.org/4846QOc
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Chicago residents are navigating dual challenges of safety and affordability. The latest NORC ChicagoSpeaks survey shows two-thirds feel unsafe walking near their homes at night, while one in four skipped medical care due to cost.

Watch the video for more findings.
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NORC collected and weighted data from more than 10,000 Coloradans for the 2025 Colorado Health Access Survey. Initial findings on health insurance coverage, care access, and social factors. Data release November 19 via the Colorado Health Institute: colo.health/CHAS25
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Two-thirds of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Halloween this year, though celebrations remain below pre-pandemic levels (75 percent in 2019). The AP-NORC Center finds Millennials lead in family trick-or-treating, while Gen Z adults more often attend costume parties than older generations.
October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today, we’re teaming up with @rand.org to launch the Veterans Insight Panel (VIP)—a nationally representative data resource designed to capture voices typically missing from Veterans research.

Find out more about VIP: go.norc.org/VIP
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New to the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS)? Check out this infographic for a quick overview of the types of information the survey collects.
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Capital Area Food Bank partnered with us to survey 3,700+ residents across the Washington, DC, region using probability-based methods. The resulting 2025 Hunger Report reveals food insecurity remains high despite post-pandemic economic improvements.

Find out more: go.norc.org/4qwyeMf
October 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
What's on the minds of Chicago residents? The latest results from NORC's ChicagoSpeaks™ panel show that half of Chicagoans are highly concerned about the economy and inflation, while views on immigration are evolving and trust in major institutions remains low.
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM