finance and administration

Sep 17, 2025

NC State’s Chief Audit Officer Retires

On Aug. 31, Chancellor Kevin Howell announced the retirement of Cecile Hinson, chief audit officer and director of NC State’s Internal Audit Division. “Cecile made an indelible impact on NC State and its internal audit program,” Howell said. “She served as a trusted adviser to the university community, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.…

Marie Williams sitting at her desk in Human Resources.

Apr 28, 2021

Williams Accepts Top HR Post at Brown

After five transformational years at NC State, Marie Williams moves to Brown University to serve as VP of human resources.

Parents and students shop at Wolfpack Outfitters during the first day of move-in for the Fall 2020 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Oct 13, 2020

Auxiliary Units Complete Cost-Cutting Plans for Fall

In a final round of cost-cutting actions by auxiliary units, NC State's retail and hospitality division is enacting temporary furloughs and salary reductions.

Spring morning sun illuminates the Holladay Hall and the Memorial Belltower.

Sep 24, 2020

Temporary Furloughs, Salary Reductions Planned

With revenue down more than 60% due to COVID-19 restrictions, some auxiliary services units face the tough task of reducing personnel costs.

Copper wolf statues in Wolf Plaza at NC State

Feb 21, 2019

Lori Johnson Named University Controller

An expert financial manager who has served NC State for nearly 20 years will become the new university controller on Feb. 26. Lori Johnson most recently served as the director of strategic debt and financial management in the Finance Division of the Office of Finance and Administration. In that role, she was responsible for the planning,…

Oct 19, 2018

View Webcast on Endowment

NC State's endowment grew significantly last year, increasing the funds available to pay for scholarships, fellowships and other academic support programs on campus. University Treasurer Mary Peloquin-Dodd explains how NC State manages the endowment in the State of the Endowment presentation.

Sep 26, 2018

Douglass Leaving for Wharton

Scott Douglass announces his departure from NC State after three busy years as vice chancellor for finance and administration. He returns to the Wharton School, where he'll serve as vice dean of finance and administration.

Oct 5, 2017

View Webcast on Endowment Fund

Tune in to a webcast with information about the university’s endowment fund on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Learn more about this important source of funds for NC State and how it is invested to support faculty, students and programs across campus.

Mar 28, 2016

Events Offer a Wealth of Financial Advice

Discover how to secure your financial future at a series of events sponsored in April by Dollars and Sense at NC State. Join us and you'll soon feel like the Wolfpack of Wall Street.

Feb 4, 2016

About That Snow Day

NC State says it is retroactively applying a new system policy on adverse weather. Unfortunately, that means employees will have to make up time not worked during the recent snowstorm.

Nov 30, 2015

NC State Names Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Scott Douglass takes the reins of NC State's Office of Finance and Administration.

May 13, 2015

Office Renamed Finance and Administration

On Monday, Chancellor Randy Woodson announced in a 3D memo that, effective immediately, the Office for Finance and Business will now be known as the Office for Finance and Administration.