At RISE, our policy solutions translate evidence into action through initiatives that inform public policy, support decision-making, and strengthen public outcomes. Our signature initiatives combine research, data, and applied expertise to address pressing policy challenges and advance evidence-informed practice across communities and institutions. Together, these efforts demonstrate how research can drive meaningful, lasting public impact.
The Future of U.S. Higher Education: Equity Implications of Shifting Immigration
Rapid Report | Issue 4 | Report Publish Date: June, 2026
Proposed AI Legislation Across the US States: What’s on Policymakers’ Minds?
Rapid Report | Issue 3 | Report Publish Date: October, 2025
Equity implications of the unchanged Federal minimum wage since 2009
Rapid Report | Issue 2 | Report Publish Date: July, 2025
Equity Challenges and Opportunities in the Revised FAFSA
Rapid Report | Issue 1 | Report Publish Date: July, 2024
Lived Experiences of Black Girls in the City of Richmond, VA
Policy Brief | February, 2026
Strengthening Critical Infrastructure for Equity and Resilience: Findings from the Environmental Justice Data Project
Policy Brief | October, 2025
Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Policy Brief | March, 2024
2023 Create, Grow, Scale Entrepreneurship Convening: Summary Report
Policy Brief | August, 2023
Ensuring Language Access Equity in Virginia Government Services
Policy Brief | April, 2022
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Report
Policy Brief | January, 2022