News

April 24, 2023

Supplier Spotlight: Celebrate Earth Month with Polycarbin

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to environmental stewardship through sustainable purchasing, conservation, and construction designed to conserve natural resources and preserve the...

April 14, 2023

Updated Wire Transfer Instructions and Form

The following is an update and provides the latest information regarding wire transfers as the transition to our new banking partner, JP Morgan Chase, has increased the necessity to make wire...

April 12, 2023

Action Requested for former P-card Cardholders

As a reminder, OneCards replaced the former P-cards and University Travel Cards at the end of 2022. There are two action items that must be completed by former P-card cardholders and their...

April 7, 2023

Zoom Event: Sustainable Purchasing & Strategies for Circularity on 4/13/23

In celebration of Earth Month, please join the Office of Sustainability and Purchasing Services for a virtual event: Sustainable...

April 6, 2023

Resolved: Issue Impacting PantherExpress System + Concur

On April 5, 2023, Pitt IT and Purchase, Pay & Travel were made aware of issues impacting two systems: the PantherExpress System...

March 28, 2023

Supplier Spotlight for Women's History Month 2023

Spending with diverse suppliers is an institutional priority and the University has established goals to support community and economic development by increasing spending with diverse businesses....

March 23, 2023

Extended Supplier Agreement with Matheson Gas

University-wide Contracted Supplier, Matheson Gas’s Supplier Agreement has been extended for two years, ending on January 31, 2025...

March 16, 2023

Reminder: University Business Hotel Booking Process

When booking hotel rooms or event space for University business, please follow the processes below:

If you are booking hotel event space or 10 or more sleeping rooms for University...

March 8, 2023

Extended Supplier Agreement with Matheson Gas

University-wide Contracted Supplier, Matheson Gas’s Supplier Agreement has been extended for two years, ending on January 31, 2025...

March 8, 2023

Enroll to Receive Fraud Alerts for OneCard

To improve your experience with OneCard and protect the University from fraud, we are asking all cardholders to enroll in fraud alerts. Enrolling will allow the cardholder to authorize...

March 2, 2023

Print & Graphic Design Services: More Info About PrintGizmo

This is a reminder about the PrintGizmo punchout in the PantherExpress System, which allows users to...

March 1, 2023

Mileage Reimbursements in Concur

The IRS updated the 2023 standard rates used to calculate reimbursable business expenses for mileage, which is now 65.5 cents per mile for business miles driven (up from 62.5 cents per mile)....

February 23, 2023

New University-wide Contracted Supplier: Leica Microsystems Inc.

We are pleased to announce a new University-wide Contracted Supplier, Leica Microsystems Inc.

Leica Microsystems...

February 22, 2023

Fisher Scientific Awarded Contract for Scientific Supplies

Purchase, Pay & Travel, which is a part of the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, is pleased to award a new Platinum-level University-wide agreement to...

February 10, 2023

Update: Unused Airline Ticket Bank

In 2021 the University created a central unused airline ticket bank for tickets that had not been used due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was established with the help of Anthony...