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Scott Beaulier is the H.A. (Dave) True Family Dean of Business and Professor of Economics at the University of Wyoming. An economist by training and an educational entrepreneur by practice, he focuses on how universities can be designed to better serve students, communities, and the public.
As dean, Beaulier oversees one of the nation's most distinctive public business schools, including nationally ranked online programs and a growing portfolio of industry partnerships, workforce initiatives, and philanthropic investments. His leadership has included major fundraising efforts, accreditation reviews, and strategic initiatives centered on academic excellence, student opportunity, and strengthening public trust in higher education.
Beaulier's research and writing draw on political economy, organizational theory, and the history of higher education, and he is a frequent speaker on issues related to academic freedom, governance, and accountability. A regular commentator on economic and education policy, his work has appeared in national and regional outlets, and he is often sought out for perspective on the economy, universities, and leadership in public institutions.
Scott is available to provide informed perspective on the following topics for journalists, panels, and conferences.
Institutional innovation, affordability, enrollment challenges, and what sustainable university leadership looks like in a changing environment.
Bridging higher education and employer needs, regional economic development, and preparing graduates for the labor market.
Labor markets, consumer spending, retirement planning, and the economic forces shaping everyday financial decisions.
Accreditation, strategic planning, enrollment management, fundraising, and the organizational challenges facing public universities.
Scott is available for commentary on these current economic and higher education issues. Each includes a ready-to-use soundbite.
Low unemployment and steady growth headlines are clashing with persistent consumer pessimism. The economy is unevenly experienced, and the disconnect is rational, not confusing.
Millions of homeowners sitting on 3% mortgages won't move into 7% rates. Low inventory keeps prices elevated while first-time buyers are shut out. In Wyoming, in-migration and land constraints make it even tighter.
The real story isn't job loss, it's job redesign. Companies are in "pause and test" mode, not mass replacement. Universities must pivot toward adaptability, not just degrees.
Prices rose roughly 20% cumulatively in recent years. Even at 2-3% inflation, those higher prices remain. Consumers are reacting to levels, not rates.
Americans are moving less, switching jobs less, and taking fewer risks. Housing lock-in, post-pandemic caution, and uncertainty are reducing the dynamism that drives growth.
Growing scrutiny of higher ed ROI meets the reality that universities drive workforce pipelines, regional employment, and innovation ecosystems. UW serves all 23 Wyoming counties.
Housing shortages, energy debates, and talent constraints all share a common thread: we've spent decades managing limits when we need to be expanding supply.
Scott is available for interviews, expert commentary, and speaking engagements related to higher education, economics, and workforce development.
