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INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION: NCPERS Legislative Forum & Policy Day
INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION: NCPERS Legislative Forum & Policy Day

With a severe winter storm forecasted to create dangerous travel conditions in Washington, D.C. and across much of the U.S., we have made the difficult decision to cancel NCPERS 2026 Legislative Forum & Policy Day. Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2026


Welcome to the New NCPERS Website!
Welcome to the New NCPERS Website!

A smarter, easier way to connect with your member benefits. Continue Reading

Postedby William Whitman
Date posted01/19/2026


Evolving Together: A New Chapter for NCPERS
Evolving Together: A New Chapter for NCPERS

NCPERS 2.0 reflects not only how far we've come, but where we're headed. It's built on the same foundation of advocacy, research, and education that has guided us for 85 years, but with modern tools to help you succeed in an increasingly complex environment. Continue Reading

Date posted01/6/2026


NCPERS 2025 Year in Review (And What to Watch in 2026)
NCPERS 2025 Year in Review (And What to Watch in 2026)

A look back at how the NCPERS team has worked hard to make sure our members have the tools, resources, and networks they need to thrive — and a glimpse of what's ahead. Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2025


Call for Speakers Now Open: NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Call for Speakers Now Open: NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Want to shape the educational agenda for NCPERS 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, May 17–20? Submit your proposal by Friday, January 30 at 5 PM ET to share your expertise, fresh ideas, and practical solutions with hundreds public pension professionals.  Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2025


Initial Fiduciary Considerations for Offering Alternative Investments
Initial Fiduciary Considerations for Offering Alternative Investments

Recent regulatory, judicial, and executive developments have reopened the conversation around whether—and how—plan sponsors can prudently offer alternative investments in participant-directed defined contribution retirement plans. Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2025


Submit Your Nomination for NCPERS Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award
Submit Your Nomination for NCPERS Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award

This award honors staff members at public pensions who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills; shown superior innovation and creativity; and created a positive impact with their communications or member services work in the preceding year. NCPERS is pleased to announce that we are now... Continue Reading

Postedby Lizzy Lees
Date posted10/16/2025


New from NCPERS: Member Update
New from NCPERS: Member Update

With the calendar turning to fall, we're spotlighting what's new from NCPERS, including upcoming events, new research, and expanded resources for pension leaders. By: William Whitman, Director of Membership & Strategic Alliances, NCPERSWith the calendar turning to fall, we're spotlighting... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2025


National Retirement Security Month: Celebrating the Public Pension Workforce
National Retirement Security Month: Celebrating the Public Pension Workforce

October is National Retirement Security Month, a time to honor the essential work NCPERS members do to ensure tens of millions of public servants can retire with dignity. By: Hank Kim, Executive Director, NCPERSOctober is National Retirement Security Month, a time to honor the essential work... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2025


NCPERS Member Update: Fall Events and Plans for 2026
NCPERS Member Update: Fall Events and Plans for 2026

Stay updated with NCPERS' 2025 fall events, new trustee training, member surveys, and plans for 2026 including enhanced resources and SOA partnership. Continue Reading

Date posted09/8/2025


Recognizing the July 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the July 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

Recognizing the July 2025 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 11 public pension trustees earned the AF designation through NCPERS' specialized fiduciary education program. Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2025


Stan Rupnik and Matthew Hunt on TRS Illinois’s Vision for Growth and Learning
Stan Rupnik and Matthew Hunt on TRS Illinois’s Vision for Growth and Learning

Discover how the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois fosters growth and excellence through trustee education, winning the 2025 NCPERS Champions Award. Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2025