by Ashley Torres | Nov 13, 2025 | News
In response to Executive Order 14168, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated requirements for reporting sex markers in the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), a system used by airlines to share traveler information with the federal government...
by Kelli Szczepanski | Nov 13, 2025 | News
Procurement Services has launched a new Training and Resources webpage in response to customer feedback. The webpage, nestled within the Buying Blue Collection of customer-facing resources, features clear organization and flexible search options, so you can find tools...
by Kelli Szczepanski | Nov 13, 2025 | News
On Monday, November 17, Marketsite+ (JAGGAER) will be updated to version 25.3. To account for this enhancement, Markesite+ will be offline from Friday, November 14 at 9:00 p.m. – Sunday, November 16. A summary of the enhancement impacts with screenshots can be...
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 Kelli Szczepanski | Oct 13, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
May 2026 update: the cutoff date for shortcode use with contracted restaurants has been extended from June 30, 2026 to January 1, 2027. In response to feedback from the university community—and to accommodate the needs of student organization—the cutoff date for...
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 Kate Balzer | Sep 16, 2025 | News
If you suspect fraudulent activity on your PCard/Travel Card, follow these steps to protect your account: Report immediately: Contact JPMorgan Chase at 800-270-7760 to report any suspicious charges. JPMorgan will investigate and credit your account for confirmed...
by Kate Balzer | Sep 16, 2025 | News
The use of drones (unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS) at the university is regulated through the Regents’ Ordinance Article XVI. Anyone wishing to operate a drone on U-M property—or faculty, students, and staff conducting U-M activities off U-M property—must...
by Kate Balzer | Sep 16, 2025 | News
Emburse Enterprise has implemented several new features to enhance user experience and streamline expense reporting processes. Improved receipt uploading experience: In response to user feedback, Emburse Enterprise will no longer split multi-page receipts into...
