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Streamlining 529 Plan Payments

Procurement and Business Services

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Jan 27, 2025

Managing Delinquent Student Accounts

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Managing delinquent student accounts is an essential process for the university, ensuring balances are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Janet Zevallos, collections manager at the cashier’s office, shared insights into how the university handles delinquent accounts, the available repayment options and tools like the Set Off Debt Collection Act…
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Jan 27, 2025

MarketPlace Automated Efficiencies

Written by Chanelle Corpening. MarketPlace isn’t just a convenient hub for finding goods and services—it’s also a powerful tool for saving time and money. In FY24 alone, MarketPlace shoppers saved the university over $6.7 million and efficiently processed 75,185 purchase orders through the platform. With our trusted suppliers’ vetted contracts and exclusive pricing, MarketPlace ensures…
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Dec 16, 2024

Accessing the 1098-T Form for 2024

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Now that the new year is here, and with tax season just around the corner, many students will begin preparing their tax returns. The 1098-T form is a key part of that process, and this article  explains how students can access their 1098-T through MyPack Portal. Knowing this information will allow…
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Dec 16, 2024

Surplus Property: Collaboration Makes a Positive Impact Across the State

Written by Bill Carlson. Each year, University Housing undertakes a major upgrade project to improve student living spaces, focusing on sustainability and resource-sharing. This year, in collaboration with the Warehouse and Surplus Property team, part of Procurement and Business Services, University Housing repurposed furniture from North Residence Hall. A total of 243 bedroom sets, including…
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Dec 16, 2024

13th Annual MarketPlace Expo: A Recap

Written by Chanelle Corpening. The 13th Annual MarketPlace Expo took place on Thursday, November 14th, at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center. This annual event, hosted by Procurement and Business Services, had an amazing turnout, with over 500 faculty and staff in attendance. The thirty-nine MarketPlace suppliers and campus service provider representatives in attendance were…
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Nov 26, 2024

Celebrating Transformation: Electronics Restore

Written by Bill Carlson. As we prepare to bid farewell to Chancellor Randy Woodson, we would like to join the university in Celebrating Transformation and reflect on the positive changes that have taken place at the Materials Support Warehouse during his tenure.  Over the past 14-plus years, the warehouse has seen substantial growth in surplus…
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Nov 26, 2024

University Cashier’s Office Hosts Winter Clothing Drive

Written by Zeryn Macklin. Throughout November, the University Cashier’s Office hosted a winter clothing drive to benefit Families Together, a Raleigh-based nonprofit that helps local families transition from homelessness to stable housing. Families Together serves many vulnerable individuals in our community, especially children, with over half of the population that the organization serves being under…
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Oct 28, 2024

Reflecting on 14+ Years of Transformation

Written by Zeryn Macklin. As we prepare to bid farewell to Chancellor Randy Woodson, we would like to join in the university’s celebration of transformation and reflect on the positive changes that have taken place at the University Cashier’s Office during his tenure. Over the past 14+ years, our office has seen substantial shifts in…
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Oct 28, 2024

New Solicitation Evaluation Guide

Written by Kristen Shelton. Procurement and Business Services has been working diligently to develop learning resources to assist solicitation evaluation committees with conducting evaluations. Procurement Services began a partnership in 2014 with a third-party strategic sourcing software provider, Bonfire, to modernize and enhance the evaluation process for competitive solicitations. Using the Bonfire platform has allowed…
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Sep 23, 2024

Streamlining 529 Plan Payments

Written by Zeryn Macklin. The 529 college savings plans are a popular method for families to save for education expenses, and the University Cashier’s Office is here to ensure that these funds are processed efficiently. Here’s an overview of how we handle 529 plan payments and integrate them into the student’s account.  Managing 529 Withdrawals…