Happy Retirement!After nearly 24 years of dedicated service to the University, Linda Vannatta is retiring from her role as Director of Treasury Operations in UVAFinance.Linda’s UVA career began in 2001 as a Fiscal Tech for the School of Medicine’s Nephrology Department. In 2003, she moved to Risk Management, where she laid the foundation for what would become a distinguished tenure supporting the University’s financial stability and strategic growth. Over the years, she took on a range of roles
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Welcome, Holly!UVAFinance is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Bolton as the new Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff, effective August 25, 2025.Bolton brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in higher education administration. Most recently, she served as Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at New York University (NYU), where she led strategic initiatives, executive communications, major institutional events, and division-wide
Join us as we listen in on a conversation with Urmila Bajaj, UVA's Director of Post Award, and her team, as they discuss what their department does, how their work impacts research at UVA, and how they're ultimately part of helping UVA fulfill its mission. Thank you to Christa Albanez, Kelly Mays, Catina Seitz, Mike Priddy, Alpana Gautam, and Christine Estes for joining the conversation!Listen in below or click here.
UBI 2.0 is live now!New UBI Finance 2.0 apps are now live! We encourage you to begin using these apps for all your general finance reporting needs.You can access the new apps via the UBI Hub. You’ll recognize the new apps by their names, which use underscores instead of spaces (e.g., Workday_Financial_Analysis_and_Review).Click the image for a larger viewWorkday_Financial_Analysis_and_Review is designed to be your one-stop shop for Managerial Financial Analysis:Check Fund BalancesReview Budget v
It’s time to SAILWould you like to boost your strength, balance, and overall well-being? There’s a new wellness class that can help you do just that. It’s called SAIL: Stay Active & Independent for Life.SAIL is a FREE strength, balance, and fitness class that blends gentle movement, mindfulness, and strength-building exercises to support your physical and emotional health. The class starts on July 7 and meets for 6 weeksSessions are Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:30 – 8:15
Join us for office hoursThis summer marks a major milestone for UVA’s managerial reporting system: the launch of UBI Finance 2.0, a streamlined, user-focused evolution of our University Business Intelligence tools.
With over 150 million journal line records currently in UBI, it's no surprise that users have told us the volume and complexity can be overwhelming. UBI Finance 2.0 is our response: a cleaner, more intuitive experience designed to reduce clutter without sacrificing access.
Thank you John!John Gerding Attends NAEP ConferenceThis May, John Gerding, Procurement Commodity Manager, attended the NAEP Educational Procurement Innovation Conference in New Orleans, LA, presenting valuable prospectus information for EPIC and NAEP. This conference brought together leaders, innovators, and professionals in the field of educational procurement, providing a collaborative platform to attendees to explore and share strategies that drive progress and efficiency in Procurement. Than
Tracy in BudapestTracy Pavone recently joined the UVA Finance team as an Executive Assistant to Olga Weider, bringing with her decades of experience in coordination and management, along with several years of service in the UVA Health System. With a strong background in support roles and an affinity for caring for others, Pavone is excited to grow her skills in Workday and contribute to a collaborative team environment.“I’m thrilled to be joining a great team and being exposed to new things,” sh
Joining UVAFinance as a Senior Accountant, George Fu brings with him a wide range of experience in internal auditing, financial analysis, and stewardship, making him an excellent addition to the UVAFinance team. With years of experience in internal audit and financial management, George is no stranger to understanding complex organizational structures and navigating the flow of financial processes. Prior to UVA, George served as the Finance Team Lead at a local non-denominational church, wh
Welcome, Matty!Earlier this month, Matty Cash joined the UVAFinance team as an Executive Assistant to Julie Richardson and Katie Walker, bringing a strong background in nonprofit and healthcare work, as well as a clear passion for helping others. With a creative approach to her role and a drive to support those around her, Cash is looking forward to the opportunities ahead. “I am ready to help people in a new capacity and put myself to the test,” she says.
A native of Virginia, Cash e
The Amazon Business Punchoutis waiting for you!Make Sure You’re Using the Centralized UVA Amazon Business AccountIn April, UVA launched a centralized Amazon Business account through the Amazon Punchout in UVA Marketplace. Many users have already joined, but some may still be using older, school-specific, or standalone Amazon Business accounts without realizing it.With a September 1 deadline approaching, now is the time to double-check your account and make sure you’re set up correctly.How to Kno
What a great event!The 2025 Small Business Expo brought together University departments, community partners, and a vibrant mix of local and small businesses for a day of networking, discovery, and collaboration.
This year’s event featured:
35 Small and/or Local Businesses Exhibiting
5 Sponsors, including our top-tier Rotunda Sponsor, Re Replacement Parts — a small business proudly continuing the tradition of SWaM (Small, Women- and Minority-owned) representation at the highest sponsorship le
Workplace WellbeingSummer is the perfect opportunity to focus on your well-being. With longer days and a natural shift in pace, it's an ideal time to check in with yourself, both mentally and physically. Whether it's taking a mindful stroll in the sun, enjoying fresh seasonal foods, or simply slowing down to recharge, small steps can make a big difference. To support you on that journey, FEAP is offering a number of summer well-being sessions and webinars, designed to help you feel more bal
Available on July 1As we wrap up FY25, please note that Workday will be unavailable from June 28 through June 30 to support year-end balancing and close activities. The system will become available again on July 1, with the exception of Payroll Accounting Adjustments, which will be accessible starting July 3. Thank you for your patience as we work to close out the fiscal year smoothly!
Register now!Interested in the innerworkings of Microsoft's Copilot Chat? UVA ITS invites our LSPs to a 90-minute, interactive Microsoft Copilot Chat AI Workshop on Thursday, June 26 & Friday, June 27, in Thornton Hall. These hands-on sessions hosted by ITS in partnership with Microsoft will explore how Copilot Chat can streamline your daily work and help you support your business area. Whether you're drafting emails, summarizing documents, or organizing information, Copilot Chat can he
At UVAFinance, we're proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of graduates across our community. From students earning their degrees, to team members completing professional development programs, graduates' hard work, perseverance, and commitment to growth inspire us all. Below are several finance employee graduates whose dedication to learning and inspiring accomplishments deserves recognition. We can't wait to see what's next for you all!Joey Carls - Master of Science in Customer
Contributed by Patty Marbury, Director of Training & DevelopmentNote: Remember to discuss all professional development opportunities with your manager prior to applying for any funds. See below for more information on the Education Benefit.Why is professional development important?Professional development offers a valuable opportunity to stay engaged and navigate the constantly changing landscape of Higher Education—and beyond. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, sharpen existing one
Welcome to UVAFinance!Kent Dickey recently joined the UVAFinance team as a Financial Advisor, bringing with him more than three decades of experience in state government work and a deep commitment to public service. With a strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and policy, Dickey is already proving to be a valuable asset to the UVAFinance community. Dickey lives in Richmond, Virginia and attended graduate school there at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received his
Celebrating Wanda Breeden's Remarkable Career!Wanda BreedenAfter more than 39 years of dedicated service to UVA, Wanda Breeden will be retiring July 3. A longtime member of UVAFinance, Wanda has made an incredible impact through her work managing the UVIMCO Long Term Pool investments, performing key reconciliations, endowment distribution, and collaborating with colleagues across Grounds on gift and endowment activity. Many in our community have had the pleasure of working with Breeden over the
Supplier outreach has already begun!In Phase 1 of our e-payments transition, we moved existing suppliers with active Paymode accounts over to electronic payments. Now we’re kicking off Phase 2, and we want to make sure you know what’s happening, why, and how it affects you and your suppliers.What’s Happening in Phase 2 Phase 2 is all about outreach. We’re partnering with Bank of America to run an active campaign encouraging current suppliers to sign up for one of our preferred electronic pa
We’re cleaning up the clutter, not cutting off your access.If you've ever opened UBI and felt overwhelmed by the number of reports, you're not alone. Over 150 million journal line records currently live in UBI, a volume that isn’t sustainable for efficient reporting. The early days of Workday prompted a fast and expansive rollout of reporting tools. While that approach met urgent needs at the time, it also created some clutter and confusion.That’s why we’re launching UBI Finance 2.0, a streamlin
Click the image for a larger viewDuring the April Fiscal Administrators’ meeting, we heard our finance partners' feedback loud and clear regarding the planned shift in how Amazon purchases should be made at UVA. Based on that input, we’ve updated our approach to better support your needs while continuing to uphold purchasing and compliance standards.
Effective September 1, 2025, all Amazon purchases made using a T&E card must be for non-local shipments; that is, shipments to addresses o
Think positions, not people, for Workday RolesContributed by Crystal Tapia, Workday SecurityThis time of year brings a lot of movement across Grounds: promotions, retirements, and role changes are all part of the seasonal cycle. As these transitions occur, it’s important to keep in mind how Workday handles roles and access, and what actions you can take to make sure everything goes smoothly.A Quick Reminder: Workday Roles Are Tied to Positions, Not PeopleWhen someone moves into a new position, e
Better aligning payroll expensesContributed by Financial Planning & AnalysisIn the June Fiscal Administrators’ meeting, our team revisited an important change that was initially communicated to Associate Deans in the fall and again during the FY25 Budget Kickoff:UVA will no longer defer the monthly 6/24/25 payroll to the next fiscal year.This means that the monthly 6/24/25 payroll, which previously would have landed in FY26, will be pulled back into FY25. The goal is to better align payroll
At UVAFinance, we're proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of graduates across our community. From students earning their degrees to team members completing professional development programs, graduates' hard work, perseverance, and commitment to growth inspires us all. Below are a number of finance employees' family members who recently graduated. Their hard work and accomplishments deserve recognition, and we wish them the best!Song Song's daughter, Love Li, recently graduated