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Aug 25, 2025

FY25 Total Endowment Market Value

Written by Brooke Labashousky. NC State’s endowment has reached a record high of $2.54 billion, an increase of $320 million over the prior year. This growth reflects exceptional donor generosity and engagement, as well as strong long-term investment performance. Over the past decade, the endowment has grown by more than $1.54 billion and now provides…
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Aug 25, 2025

New Online Training: Tuition Waiver 101

Written by Maria Fister. A new online training course, Tuition Waiver 101, has been launched to help eligible employees navigate and use the Tuition Waiver Program. The self-paced course is designed to guide participants through the entire process, from establishing eligibility to submitting a waiver with confidence. Tuition Waiver Program Details The Tuition Waiver Program…
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Aug 25, 2025

September 2025: Business Connections Updates

Join us for our first Business Connections Meeting on Thursday, September 11. If you would like to attend our monthly events or join the Business Connections listserv, please contact us. We look forward to connecting with you.
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Aug 25, 2025

September 2025: What’s New in the Knowledge Base?

The Finance Division Knowledge Base offers instant answers to your most frequently asked finance and business questions. This month, the following articles were published or updated to reflect current processes: Asset Management and Surplus Where is the Home/Portable Use Authorization form and policy? Accounts Payable Merchant Services How do I request a new e-store if…
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Aug 25, 2025

September 2025: Announcements, Reminders and Tips

Save the Date: MarketPlace Expo On 11/19 The MarketPlace Expo will be on Wednesday, November 19 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided until supplies are gone. Save the date! Learn more about the MarketPlace Expo. NC State Is a Cashless Campus NC State has operated as a cashless campus for several years.…
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Aug 25, 2025

September ’25 Events

Take a look at the following events and important due dates for the month of September:
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Jul 29, 2025

Fall 2025 Billing Recap

Written by Zeryn Macklin. As NC State kicks off the Fall 2025 semester, the University Cashier’s Office (UCO) has wrapped up one of its largest and busiest billing cycles of the academic year. This process ensures thousands of students and their families receive timely and accurate billing information as they prepare for the semester ahead.…
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Jul 29, 2025

The Value of Federally-Funded Research

Written by Justo Torres. We all take it for granted that the federal government funds research at every major university in the United States. At NC State in FY 2022, nearly 44% of our research expenditures were federally funded. Why? Believe it or not, the research partnership between universities and the federal government traces its…
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Jul 29, 2025

Third-Party Lodging Updates

Written by Fran Lawrence. The Third-Party Lodging process is now fully automated as part of the Travel Authorization (TA) in the Travel Center. Implemented as part of the Research Administration and Support Services (RASS) project, and in alignment with the University Controller’s Office (UConO) priority initiatives, this marks a significant step forward in improving efficiency,…
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Jul 29, 2025

The Payables Guide Has Arrived!

Written by Melissa Graham. The University Controller’s Office (UConO) is pleased to announce the release of the new Payables Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to assist faculty and staff in navigating the university’s payment processes. This streamlined guide consolidates documentation and information from various sources into a single, easy-to-use reference. It offers clear, up-to-date guidance…