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As the voice of higher education business and finance, we represent financial officers at more than 1,700 colleges and universities.
With NACUBO Consulting, @templeuniversity.bsky.social
is hosting budget model workshops as it transitions from RCM: news.temple.edu/news/2025-10...
is hosting budget model workshops as it transitions from RCM: news.temple.edu/news/2025-10...
Temple hosts budget model workshops
Temple University is in the Budget Model Design phase as it works to create a new budget model.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
With NACUBO Consulting, @templeuniversity.bsky.social
is hosting budget model workshops as it transitions from RCM: news.temple.edu/news/2025-10...
is hosting budget model workshops as it transitions from RCM: news.temple.edu/news/2025-10...
This Veterans Day, NACUBO recognizes the more than 820,000 undergraduate military learners (as estimated by @aceducation.bsky.social) enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities and thanks all who have served and the institutions supporting their success.
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This Veterans Day, NACUBO recognizes the more than 820,000 undergraduate military learners (as estimated by @aceducation.bsky.social) enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities and thanks all who have served and the institutions supporting their success.
At #AMAHigherEd, NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman encouraged marketing attendees to reach out to their business and finance offices. "CFOs want the campus to have its best foot forward - and they have the data to provide to help tell the story."
NACUBO also has data to help tell your story:
NACUBO also has data to help tell your story:
More Is Possible With Higher Education
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November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
At #AMAHigherEd, NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman encouraged marketing attendees to reach out to their business and finance offices. "CFOs want the campus to have its best foot forward - and they have the data to provide to help tell the story."
NACUBO also has data to help tell your story:
NACUBO also has data to help tell your story:
Congratulations to Angie Leahy, associate vice chancellor for finance and controller at Washington University in St. Louis, who received the 2025 Tax Award for her extensive contributions to the tax community and to NACUBO!
October 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Congratulations to Angie Leahy, associate vice chancellor for finance and controller at Washington University in St. Louis, who received the 2025 Tax Award for her extensive contributions to the tax community and to NACUBO!
Thank you to NACUBO member Elgin Community College for giving our director Bryan Dickson a tour of your incredible new Manufacturing and Technology Center! elgin.edu/about/campus...
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thank you to NACUBO member Elgin Community College for giving our director Bryan Dickson a tour of your incredible new Manufacturing and Technology Center! elgin.edu/about/campus...
As September 30 approaches, the threat of a federal government shutdown does, too. Here's what colleges and universities should expect: www.nacubo.org/News/2025/9/...
How to Prepare for the Possibility of a Federal Government Shutdown in 2025
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September 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As September 30 approaches, the threat of a federal government shutdown does, too. Here's what colleges and universities should expect: www.nacubo.org/News/2025/9/...
We are pleased to welcome the 2025-26 NACUBO Emerging Leaders, our largest group of aspiring higher education leaders yet!
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NACUBO Announces 2025-26 Emerging Leaders
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September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We are pleased to welcome the 2025-26 NACUBO Emerging Leaders, our largest group of aspiring higher education leaders yet!
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In 2025, college and university business offices are facing some familiar challenges with a new sense of urgency and unpredictability.
See the Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2025: www.nacubo.org/Research/202...
See the Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2025: www.nacubo.org/Research/202...
Higher Education's Top 5 Business Issues of 2025
This year’s Top 5 Issues list shows that colleges and universities must navigate risks, enhance their reputations, and demonstrate financial resilience.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In 2025, college and university business offices are facing some familiar challenges with a new sense of urgency and unpredictability.
See the Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2025: www.nacubo.org/Research/202...
See the Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2025: www.nacubo.org/Research/202...
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Higher Ed is facing economic uncertainty from many angles, and college financial planners are finding flexibility. @karafreeman-nacubo.bsky.social, Pres and CEO of @nacubo.bsky.social talked with @saracuster.insidehighered.com, host of @insidehighered.com’s “The Key,” about the unpredictability.
Ep. 169: College Financial Planners Embrace Flexibility
The Key with Inside Higher Ed · Episode
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August 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Higher Ed is facing economic uncertainty from many angles, and college financial planners are finding flexibility. @karafreeman-nacubo.bsky.social, Pres and CEO of @nacubo.bsky.social talked with @saracuster.insidehighered.com, host of @insidehighered.com’s “The Key,” about the unpredictability.
“We are seeing our members strategically shifting where they can to meet this moment of uncertainty. Our CBOs are collaborating across campus with their colleagues; they’re coming up with innovative ways to both economize and invest.” -NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman
Ep. 169: College Financial Planners Embrace Flexibility | Inside Higher Ed
The ongoing uncertainty in the economy, the government demanding enormous sums from Ivy League in
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August 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“We are seeing our members strategically shifting where they can to meet this moment of uncertainty. Our CBOs are collaborating across campus with their colleagues; they’re coming up with innovative ways to both economize and invest.” -NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman
We are pleased to welcome the 2025-26 NACUBO Board of Directors, chaired by University at Buffalo VP Laura Hubbard. www.nacubo.org/Press-Releas...
NACUBO Welcomes Its 2025-26 Board of Directors
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August 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We are pleased to welcome the 2025-26 NACUBO Board of Directors, chaired by University at Buffalo VP Laura Hubbard. www.nacubo.org/Press-Releas...
At the NACUBO 2025 Annual Meeting, @csufofficial.bsky.social business officers offered advice on using shared services for greater financial stability highereddive.com/news/cal-sta... #NACUBO2025
How Cal State is betting on shared services amid funding cuts
Campuses are increasingly collaborating on backend services to save costs and become nimbler in a tough financial environment.
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July 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
At the NACUBO 2025 Annual Meeting, @csufofficial.bsky.social business officers offered advice on using shared services for greater financial stability highereddive.com/news/cal-sta... #NACUBO2025
We are so pleased to congratulate the 2025 NACUBO Award recipients. Thank you for your many contributions to NACUBO and #HigherEd! www.nacubo.org/Press-Releas... #NACUBO2025
NACUBO Honors Outstanding Higher Education Business Officers, Innovative University With 2025 Awards
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July 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We are so pleased to congratulate the 2025 NACUBO Award recipients. Thank you for your many contributions to NACUBO and #HigherEd! www.nacubo.org/Press-Releas... #NACUBO2025
The NACUBO 2025 Annual Meeting is underway! Follow along and share your insights using #NACUBO2025
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July 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The NACUBO 2025 Annual Meeting is underway! Follow along and share your insights using #NACUBO2025
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To kick off the NACUBO 2025 Annual Meeting, business officers will volunteer at a local middle school in Washington, DC. Our longstanding tradition has a special component this year: The school is President Kara Freeman's alma mater. #NACUBO2025
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NACUBO Members to Volunteer at Thurgood Marshall Middle School
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July 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
To kick off the NACUBO 2025 Annual Meeting, business officers will volunteer at a local middle school in Washington, DC. Our longstanding tradition has a special component this year: The school is President Kara Freeman's alma mater. #NACUBO2025
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"By doing the strategic work needed now, colleges can emerge from the current circumstances stronger and able to thrive," NACUBO Vice President of Consulting Ruth Johnston writes for @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/a-ne...
July 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"By doing the strategic work needed now, colleges can emerge from the current circumstances stronger and able to thrive," NACUBO Vice President of Consulting Ruth Johnston writes for @chronicle.com: www.chronicle.com/article/a-ne...
For higher ed, this moment, while uncertain, provides opportunity, NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman told @wgbh.org www.wgbh.org/news/educati...
Survey: College leaders warn of growing financial threats
A new national survey reveals deepening anxiety among college business officers, as higher education faces mounting financial pressure and political uncertainty.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
For higher ed, this moment, while uncertain, provides opportunity, NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman told @wgbh.org www.wgbh.org/news/educati...
“Chief business officers like certainty, whether it’s certainty about revenue streams or potential costs. And right now they just are not getting it, " NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman told @insidehighered.com.
College business officers survey finds risks, resilience
CBOs identify financial threats to their institutions in our annual survey, especially in the near-term. They also hint at confidence in their institution’s ability to adapt.
www.insidehighered.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“Chief business officers like certainty, whether it’s certainty about revenue streams or potential costs. And right now they just are not getting it, " NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman told @insidehighered.com.
This Wednesday, hear from NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president of policy and research, during @chronicle.com's free webinar series. connect.chronicle.com/trump-webina...
Navigating Uncertainty Under Trump
Join us for a series of webinars in the coming weeks to examine major challenges colleges face as the Trump administration tries to transform higher education.
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July 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This Wednesday, hear from NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president of policy and research, during @chronicle.com's free webinar series. connect.chronicle.com/trump-webina...
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The annual @nacubo.bsky.social Tuition Discounting Study has been released, and tuition discounting has reached a new record high. Of the 286 private non-profit colleges that provided data, on average, for every dollar of undergraduate tuition, the university is responsible for 51.4% of that cost.
June 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The annual @nacubo.bsky.social Tuition Discounting Study has been released, and tuition discounting has reached a new record high. Of the 286 private non-profit colleges that provided data, on average, for every dollar of undergraduate tuition, the university is responsible for 51.4% of that cost.
"Although some families may assume that college is out of reach, there are many, many private colleges and universities across the country that offer substantial financial aid to bring down the cost of a postsecondary education," said NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman.
Tuition Discounting Hits Another High
NACUBO’s latest study finds that colleges continue to charge students less than their listed sticker price at a rate surpassing prior records.
www.insidehighered.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"Although some families may assume that college is out of reach, there are many, many private colleges and universities across the country that offer substantial financial aid to bring down the cost of a postsecondary education," said NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman.
Released today, a new tuition discounting study from NACUBO shows private colleges and universities are offering record-high student aid to their undergraduates.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Released today, a new tuition discounting study from NACUBO shows private colleges and universities are offering record-high student aid to their undergraduates.
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Our State Policy Interns, Lauren and Beto, are in the D.C. office this week, getting a better understanding of the #highered landscape and making connections with other higher education organizations. Thanks to our friends at @nacubo.bsky.social for visiting with us this morning.
June 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Our State Policy Interns, Lauren and Beto, are in the D.C. office this week, getting a better understanding of the #highered landscape and making connections with other higher education organizations. Thanks to our friends at @nacubo.bsky.social for visiting with us this morning.
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Alcino Donadel, w/ University Business, shares ways institutions are planning ahead financially this summer. @karafreeman-nacubo.bsky.social, Pres and CEO of @nacubo.bsky.social and Univ of NE President Herbert shared how univs are diversifying funding and relying less on federal grants.
June 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Alcino Donadel, w/ University Business, shares ways institutions are planning ahead financially this summer. @karafreeman-nacubo.bsky.social, Pres and CEO of @nacubo.bsky.social and Univ of NE President Herbert shared how univs are diversifying funding and relying less on federal grants.
Today, NACUBO filed our first-ever amicus brief along with COGR and 16 other organizations in support of lawsuits from the higher education community that challenge the NIH policy to cap indirect cost rates at 15% for colleges and universities.
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NACUBO, COGR, and 16 Other Organizations File Amicus Brief Supporting Community Appeal of Indirect Cost Reimbursement Rate Cap
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June 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today, NACUBO filed our first-ever amicus brief along with COGR and 16 other organizations in support of lawsuits from the higher education community that challenge the NIH policy to cap indirect cost rates at 15% for colleges and universities.
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