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News
May 2, 2022
Interim Process for Removing Foreign Transaction Fees
As was previously announced, the University is removing fees associated with its Travel...
April 27, 2022
Pittwire: Pitt has updated its travel policies
April 26, 2022
COVID-19 Travel Booking Requirements Suspended & Fees Eliminated
As COVID-19 cases have decreased, the travel industry has experienced a surge as people resume traveling. Additionally, a labor shortage has further complicated travel with high airline...
April 22, 2022
Reminder: Expense Report Forced Reconciliation - Fiscal Year-End
University Travel Card cardholders are responsible for reconciling all charges on their University Travel Card in Concur. To ensure compliance and reconcile outstanding liabilities, Payment...
April 18, 2022
Contracts+ Launches May 1, 2022 + Training Videos & Resources
We are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Contracts+ which will create a unified approach to purchasing and contracting for goods and services. Contracts+ is a module within the...
April 13, 2022
Reminder: Purchasing Gifts with University Funds
With the 2022 commencement and fiscal year end approaching, we want to provide you with an important reminder regarding the purchase of gifts, awards, and prizes using University funds and federal...
April 13, 2022
Improved Flight Search in Concur + Travel & Expense Management Lunch & Learn
Please review the following important information related to travel and expense management:
Improved Flight Search in Concur
Based on feedback from travelers on their flight...
April 1, 2022
SUPRA/Office Depot Price Increases Anticipated Beginning April 7
SUPRA/Office Depot, a University-wide Contracted Supplier for office supply products, notified us of upcoming price...
April 1, 2022
Important Travel Information: Booking Hotels for a Conference
This important update is intended to clarify and ensure that all University travelers are aware of what is permitted when booking a hotel stay related to a conference.
University...
March 29, 2022
Matheson Gas Price Increases Effective April 1
We are aware that helium pricing has risen dramatically (over 96% higher than our current pricing) and availability has dropped as the world supply of helium has been affected by: plant fires and...
March 16, 2022
University Spend Goals with Diverse & Local Suppliers + Resources
The University has established goals, as part of the Plan for Pitt, to support the community and economic development by increasing...
March 7, 2022
New University-wide Contracted Supplier for Apple Products & Services
Please review the following important updates related to purchasing Apple products and services:
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Beginning March 14, 2022, SHI is the new University-wide...
March 2, 2022
Important Updates to Supplier Payment Methods & Terms
As we previously shared, the University of Pittsburgh has partnered with JP Morgan as...
February 28, 2022
Reminder: America To Go - Catered Food & Beverage Delivery
We want to remind you about America To Go (ATG), a University-wide Contracted Supplier introduced in December 2021....
February 24, 2022
Travel & Expense Management Newsletter: Spring 2022
Tips for Concur Report Reconciliation
When using the University Travel Card, we understand that navigating the long list of expense types can get overwhelming. Payment Processing &...