by Ashley Torres | Oct 21, 2025 | News
Over 500 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: Phase 2 of the Procurement Optimization Program, a new UM-wide supplier agreement, and an update on the upcoming changes to buying from local...
by Ashley Torres | Oct 1, 2025 | News
The University of Michigan has finalized a new agreement with American Airlines, expanding travel benefits for faculty and staff on official university business. This contract, available when booking through the university’s designated travel agency (CTP) via the U-M...
by Ashley Torres | Oct 1, 2025 | News
Register to attend our next Buying Blue Community of Practice event, which will be held—virtually—on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m. ET. Questions related to the topics below may be submitted in advance via this form. Procurement Optimization...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
The University of Michigan is committed to ensuring equal access to business travel for all employees. We’re pleased to highlight important accommodation options available for employees with disabilities or medical conditions. Accessibility Challenges with CTP...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
CTP has recently implemented a series of enhancements to the Lightning booking tool designed to improve the user experience. Updated look for itineraries/invoices A fresh new look for the emailed itineraries/invoices after booking, including displaying the traveler’s...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
When traveling for U-M business, how you book your rental car matters. Our agreement with National Car Rental/Enterprise Rent-A-Car—secured through the Big Ten Purchasing Consortium—offers exclusive benefits, but only when you follow the correct booking process. To...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
With the university’s updated travel policy, SPG 507.10-1, U-M business airfare must be booked through Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) for all flights booked on or after July 1, 2025. We recognize, however, that there may be rare situations where booking outside of...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Before booking travel through CTP, it’s essential to ensure your profile is up-to-date. Much of the profile information is pre-populated from the U-M HR system, however, it is important to verify that it is correct. Verify existing information: Full legal name...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
University guests—including students traveling for academic purposes—may book their own airfare and seek reimbursement through the Travel and Business Hosting Expense Report (TBHER). Alternatively, if a U-M employee books airfare on behalf of a university guest, they...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 7, 2025 | News
Nearly 600 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: The Procurement Optimization Program and a review of Procurement Services’ accomplishments in FY 2025. Travel & expense updates + SPG...
