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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


Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?
Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?

Discover how public pensions boost the U.S. economy by $2.9 trillion and generate $662 billion in tax revenue, proving their fiscal sustainability and taxpayer benefits. Continue Reading

Date posted07/24/2025


How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education
How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education

Meketa Investment Group earned the 2025 Pension Partners of the Year Award for advancing public pension education through NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary program. Continue Reading

Date posted07/23/2025


NCPERS Launches New Summit for Communications and Member Services Pension Professionals
NCPERS Launches New Summit for Communications and Member Services Pension Professionals

NCPERS announces the inaugural Communications & Member Services Summit, March 2-4, 2026 in San Diego, offering pension professionals key insights on member engagement, AI, and more. Join industry leaders to enhance public pension communications and services. Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2025


From Classroom to Boardroom: How Northern Trust Helps Trustees Apply Investment Concepts
From Classroom to Boardroom: How Northern Trust Helps Trustees Apply Investment Concepts

Northern Trust Asset Management empowers public pension trustees through the NCPERS Trustee Educational Seminar and interactive Asset Allocation Challenge. Continue Reading

Date posted06/23/2025


New from NCPERS: Q2
New from NCPERS: Q2

Discover the latest NCPERS updates: 2025 Annual Conference highlights, upcoming pension events, webinars, awards, and opportunities for public pension leaders. Continue Reading

Date posted06/11/2025


Meet Matt Eckel, NCPERS' Associate Director of Research
Meet Matt Eckel, NCPERS' Associate Director of Research

Meet Matt Eckel, NCPERS' Associate Director of Research, driving public pension research and key benchmarking surveys for improved retirement systems. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2025


Stronger Together: How Collaboration Fuels Public Pension Success
Stronger Together: How Collaboration Fuels Public Pension Success

Discover how collaboration within the public pension community, led by NCPERS, drives success through shared knowledge, best practices, and strong governance. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2025