Skip to main content

Recent Newsletter Articles and Announcements

July 2026

Eshipglobal Update

July 21, 2026

Please note that the eShipGlobal platform used for express small parcel shipping will now require multi factor authentication (DUO) in order to utilize the platform.  This will  enhance security of the site.

Visit the express shipping eShipGlobal page for more information.

Corporate Card Reconciliation Reminders

July 21, 2026
We have key reminders and updates regarding Corporate Card Reconciliation. Best practices and requirements have been updated with an emphasis on timing.

Accounts Payable Updates

July 21, 2026
Key reminders include updates for staff on Accounts Payable business processes and responsibilities. Specifically of note are approval reminders, electronic wire requests, expense report and payment requests, and an NUQuickPay email notification.

Fiscal Year End 2026 Reminders

July 21, 2026
Major Fiscal Year End dates approach with the university’s fiscal year end quickly closing. With action items and key reminders these dates inform stakeholders of crucial timing. Please make sure to note our reminders.

Melitza Nieves Promotion to Assistant Manager

July 21, 2026
Please join us in congratulating Melitza Nieves for her recent promotion to Assistant Manager of Corporate Card Program. Her expertise, commitment, and approach provide great value to the team and university as a whole.

New Online Event Registration Platform

July 21, 2026
Northwestern University is expanding its online event registration options through RegFox. Designed to be cost-effective and flexible, RegFox will complement the university’s existing registration solutions.

Office Furniture & Workspace Solutions

July 21, 2026
Broken out are updates on a previous newsletter item regarding the award of two contracts for office furniture, with substantial discounts when ordering through BOS and Henricksen.

2026 Preferred Vendor/Business and Finance Expo

July 21, 2026
Campus once again welcomes the Preferred Vendor & Business and Finance Expo! We would be thrilled if you could join us to join us on August 4th. Review the Event Information Site.

Chicago Fisher Storeroom Consolidation

July 21, 2026
Northwestern is diligent in optimizing the services in its relationship with Fisher Scientific. Through discussions and agreement with our vendor, we have consolidated all Fisher storerooms in Chicago into one central location.

March 2026

Accounts Payable Best Practices

March 12, 2026
It is always important to refresh the Northwestern University community on our Accounts Payable best practices. We want to outline important reminders and best practices relating to NUQuickPay, Customer Service and ER Attachments, and Accounts Payable invoice related email clarifications.

Enhanced Website Now Live

March 12, 2026
We are excited to invite you to explore the recently enhanced Procurement and Payment Services website. Learn more about this expansive and far-reaching project.

Tariff Refund Guidance

March 12, 2026
The United States Supreme Court recently invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. PPS is monitoring the situation and working closely with our key customs clearance and export controls service partners for further information. We understand that this situation is still evolving and we will remain diligent on any updates.

PPS Staffing Updates

March 12, 2026
Finding the best talent for our Northwestern team is key to PPS’s place within the university. We have recently made key changes to management. These new members have already hit the ground running and are central to PPS and its future contributions.

Guy Brown Delivery Improvements

March 12, 2026
Guy Brown has implemented a new distribution process to address recent delivery issues across our Evanston campus. To improve service, your delivery experience is now handled by the Guy Brown Care Team.

Customer Service Portal

March 12, 2026
Procurement and Payment Services has embraced the new SaaS Team Dynamix to enhance the customer service experience. To improve the quality and efficiency of the customer service process we now have two options to submit tickets and inquiries within Team Dynamix.

December 2025

Winter Recess Coverage

December 1, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Northwestern University will observe a Winter Recess beginning December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026.

October 2025

GeoBlue Rebrands as Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Global Solutions

October 22, 2025

GeoBlue, the company that manages our international health insurance and assistance plans for eligible students and employees traveling abroad for university purposes, has changed its name to BCBS Global Solutions. Our coverage and benefits are not impacted by this change, but returning users will notice visual changes in both their App and web portal. See International Health Insurance overview. This plan is not impacted by Northwestern's switch to United Healthcare for domestic coverage.

July 2025

Pre-Qualified AV Integration Service Extensions

July 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Northwestern currently has six vendors that are pre-qualified for AV integration projects, and all six vendor agreements were recently extended through April 30, 2028.

Apple Transition to CDWG

July 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
As previously announced, the Preferred Vendor of Apple products is transitioning to CDWG.

Invoice Procedure Reminders

July 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Invoices for purchase orders placed through iBuyNU are submitted to Northwestern automatically once the items are delivered.

Coming this August - Preferred Vendor and Business & Finance Expo

July 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
We’re excited to announce the return of the Preferred Vendor and Business & Finance Expo, taking place on Tuesday, August 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Norris University Center (2nd Floor) and Pancoe Pavilion.

Fiscal Year End 2025 Reminders

July 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
As we approach Fiscal Year End (FYE) for 2025, we highlighted some information related to Procurement and Payment Services.

April 2025

Cost Containment Measures

April 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
In alignment with recent leadership’s communications regarding Northwestern’s financial challenges, several cost containment measures have been implemented to ensure responsible stewardship of University resources.

AP Check and Corporate Card Pickup

April 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Checks held for pick up and Corporate Cards are available to pick up from Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) at the following locations and times.

New Requirement Coming - Expense Supervisor in myHR

April 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
To ensure compliance with expense reimbursement policies, Northwestern will require all employees and their proxies to have an active expense supervisor in myHR beginning October 1, 2025.

Upcoming Apple Transition to CDWG

April 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Purchasing Apple products through CDWG provides greater overall value than purchasing from Apple.

Amazon Business Prime Account Reminders

April 25, 2025
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Northwestern maintains a central Amazon Business Prime account. Individual Prime memberships are not allowed, departments funds cannot be used to pay for these.

January 2025

December 2024

Update to Dell Return Policy

December 19, 2024
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Dell is now strictly enforcing this return policy, which can be found on the Dell website.

New Shuttle Contract

December 19, 2024
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Procurement and Payment Services recently conducted a Request for Proposals to establish a new comprehensive transportation program consisting of shuttles services as well as the student safe ride program.

Winter Recess Coverage

December 19, 2024
from Dollars & Sense Newsletter
Northwestern University will observe a Winter Recess beginning December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025.