Mission

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services.

focus

Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Learn how we discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission on a daily basis.

Events

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Dec 05
Danville Regional Foundation Dinner - The Big Sort Dec 05 @ 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Dec 15
Wreaths for a Cause Open House & Auction Dec 15 @ 5:30PM - 7:30PM

News

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November 18, 2022
IALR to Hold Open House and Auction Event for “Wreaths for a Cause” Program
More than 70 holiday wreaths to be auctioned for local…
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November 14, 2022
IALR Receives Nearly $500,000 Grant to Expand Apprenticeships Within 15 Southern Virginia Localities
IALR to create regional apprenticeship consortium and serve as VA…
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October 28, 2022
Academia, Business Sectors Forge New Connections at 2022 Debut Edition of CEA Summit East in Danville
New connections and collaboration were clear themes that emerged from…
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Events

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Dec 05
Danville Regional Foundation Dinner - The Big Sort Dec 05 @ 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Dec 15
Wreaths for a Cause Open House & Auction Dec 15 @ 5:30PM - 7:30PM

News

View All
November 18, 2022
IALR to Hold Open House and Auction Event for “Wreaths for a Cause” Program
More than 70 holiday wreaths to be auctioned for local…
Read More
November 14, 2022
IALR Receives Nearly $500,000 Grant to Expand Apprenticeships Within 15 Southern Virginia Localities
IALR to create regional apprenticeship consortium and serve as VA…
Read More
October 28, 2022
Academia, Business Sectors Forge New Connections at 2022 Debut Edition of CEA Summit East in Danville
New connections and collaboration were clear themes that emerged from…
Read More

Our Impact

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) strives to significantly impact the communities we serve. Through advanced learning, advanced manufacturing, applied research, economic development and the Institute Conference Center, we bring together the many diverse resources of both public and private entities at the regional and statewide levels. Read below for some of our accomplishments.

7,518
Inspiration Lab Participants
2,000+
Endophytes for Biostimulant Applications
853
Jobs Created in the Region FY YTD
17,598
Conference Center Guests
2021-2022
28,917
Volunteer Service Hours
Provided by 41 AmeriCorps Members
2,103,122
Precision Agriculture Images
Captured by Drones and SMART Tables
$135,000+
Funds Raised
for Nonprofits by the Decorating the Trees and Wreaths for a Cause programs since 2010
18,345
Learners Served through STEM Programs
$101.5M
Capital Investment in the Region FY YTD

IALR in Action

IALR serves as an agent of growth by focusing on supporting and encouraging the Southern Virginia region’s economic transformation. Interact with the images below to see IALR in action.

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