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June 1, 2023

What To Expect When Traveling: Travel Tips

As you may be aware, the travel industry is currently experiencing increased volume and prices, limited flight options, and evolving COVID-19 regulations. A regular email series, What to...
May 31, 2023

FY23 Fiscal Year End Reminder: Purchasing Gifts with University Funds

With the 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 grant funds for...
May 26, 2023

Vitalant Price Increase for Buffy Coat

Vitalant, a supplier of blood and blood products, has increased the price of Source Leukocytes (Buffy Coat) from $176.20 to $375.00 effective May 5, 2023. This price adjustment...
May 17, 2023

Resolved: PantherExpress System Approval and Email Notification Delays

On 5/17/23 PantherExpress System Solutions was aware of an issue with system related emails in ...
May 16, 2023

Travel & Expense Management Newsletter: Spring 2023

Welcome to the Spring 2023 Travel & Expense Management Newsletter! We plan to share these newsletters on a quarterly basis moving forward.

Travel & Expense Management Lunch...
May 15, 2023

Supplier Spotlight: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, we are featuring two suppliers which are Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses:

SW...
May 11, 2023

Contracts+ Enhancements & Scheduled Downtime

We are excited to share that enhancements to the Contracts+ module in the PantherExpress System will be implemented at the end of next week and users need to be aware that Contracts+ will be...
May 5, 2023

Vincent Payment Solutions Transition to New Cash Card Provider

The Vincent Payment Solutions system is used for paying research participants and individuals for...
May 2, 2023

New University-wide Agreement with Contract Research Organizations

To facilitate our faculty’s ability to enter into a contract with a Contract Research Organization (CRO), the Office of Research Protections, in cooperation with the University’s Purchasing...
April 25, 2023

SUPRA/Office Depot Price Reduction for Aspen 30 Paper

SUPRA and ODP Business Solutions, a University-wide Contracted Supplier for office supplies, has reduced the price...
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...