Dear NCURA Members,

We look forward to welcoming all the NCURA family for the 67th Annual Meeting, August 10-13, 2025 in Washington D.C.!

The theme of the meeting, “Forward Focused: Priming for Change,” embodies the spirit of adaptability, innovation and readiness essential for success in a dynamic research environment. It emphasizes the importance of looking ahead, anticipating challenges, and embracing opportunities to evolve and grow. Whether adapting to changes in policies, technologies, funding landscapes, or demonstrating resilience and proactive leadership, this meeting aims to inspire research administrators to adopt a forward-thinking approach that drives transformation, fosters collaboration, and positions research administrators for a vibrant future.

Through a comprehensive program with 11 different tracks covering a broad selection of sessions and discussion groups, we will provide information, tools, and practices to help chart the course ahead. Additionally, the 17 workshops offered will provide an opportunity for a deeper dive into areas of interest.

We are excited to offer for the second year, the Discovery & Innovation Showcase in the exhibit hall. Click here to learn more and be a part of this group of innovators showcasing groundbreaking discoveries and ingenious solutions through an informal discussion. The showcase is intended to provide innovative ideas that attendees can take back and implement at their own institutions. A prize will be given to the top innovation team, so please vote!

Research administrators have always been stronger together, and it is especially true in these unprecedented times. To help network and make new friends, we have planned a Sunday Welcome Home dinner to give all attendees, new and established, time to connect and enjoy a meal together. Our Tuesday night event provides us with another opportunity to relax and have fun at a Family Reunion, backyard barbeque themed event, complete with yard games. And, on Wednesday, we will be taking a more casual approach and inviting everyone, including presenters, to represent their institution and wear clothing that shows off their university or organization.

The concept of being stronger together also applies to the planning of this meeting! We would like to give sincere thanks to our amazing program committee and the phenomenal NCURA program staff who helped make AM67 a reality.

We look forward to seeing you in August at the Washington Hilton!

Sincerely,

Shannon Sutton, Katherine Durben and Candice Ferguson