
TURAC 2025
Innovate and Elevate: Embracing New Horizons in the Future of Research Administration
2025 Leadership Team
The 2025 convening leaders will be Vincent Borleske, Melinda Marino, and Joelina Peck. Each of these leaders has brings with them many years of research administration experience and enthusiasm for TURAC 2025!
TURAC 2025 đź’ˇ Registration is Sold Out!
Dear Colleagues,
We’re thrilled to share that TURAC 2025 has officially sold out! 🎉
The overwhelming response and enthusiasm for this year’s event shows just how strong and engaged our research administration community is, and we are truly grateful for your support.
If you are planning to attend NAU’s in-person event on Wednesday, October 1st, at the International Pavilion, and are unable to register online, please email Nicky Jurgens directly at [email protected], and she will add you to NAU’s local guest list.
If you did register online but your plans change and you are unable to attend in person or virtually—whether due to schedule conflicts, illness, or emergencies—please cancel your registration or reach out to [email protected] for assistance. This ensures that someone else has the opportunity to take part!
And don’t worry—if you miss a session, all content will be recorded and made available on the TURAC website in the weeks following the event.
If you’re curious about the event, you can still access the event site, which includes information on the schedule, speakers, and sessions.
Thank you again for your incredible enthusiasm. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Warm regards,Â
TURAC 2025 Communications Committee
[email protected]
Land Acknowledgement Statement
Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona collectively acknowledge that the campuses are situated on the ancestral lands of twenty-two federally recognized tribes located across Arizona. These universities collectively honor the past, present, and future generations of Native Americans, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home. Committed to diversity, the institutions integrate Indigenous knowledge into their practices and strive to cultivate sustainable relationships with Native Nations through education, partnerships, and community service.
TURAC 2025 – Save The Date
We are thrilled to announce the dates for the TURAC 2025 Conference — mark your calendars for October 1-3, 2025.
This year’s conference will be virtual, making it accessible to all professionals across Arizona. However, we’re adding something extra special: an in-person kick-off at each site to help set the stage for the exciting three-day virtual event. We’re bringing together professionals in research administration to explore innovative solutions, emerging trends, and best practices shaping the future of our field. Get ready for three days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and forward-thinking discussions. Stay tuned for more details, including registration, speaker announcements, and session highlights.
We can’t wait to see you at TURAC 2025 and embark on this exciting journey toward shaping the future of research administration.
Warm regards,
TURAC 2025 Leadership Committee