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September 17, 2026
Ohio University Travel Program Updates Coming October 1, 2026

Ohio University has partnered with Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) since 2019 to support the University’s business travel needs. Beginning October 1, 2026, Ohio University will begin a new contract with CBT that includes several updates to the way travel support is provided.

September 3, 2026
University Business Vehicle Rental Contracts for Enterprise/National and Hertz – IMPORTANT UPDATE

Ohio University, along with the Inter-University Council Purchasing Group (‘IUC-PG’) of Ohio, has signed new vehicle rental contracts with Hertz and Enterprise/National for business rentals.

August 18, 2026
Southwest Airlines Discount Agreement and New Airline Policy Updates

We’re pleased to announce that the University has successfully renegotiated the Southwest Airlines discount agreement for our travel program effective August 1, 2026. This renewal provides a discounted rate for flights originating from the Columbus, Ohio airport (CMH) based on the type of fare you purchase. 

August 17, 2026
Concur Travel Booking System Update

Ohio University's Concur travel booking experience will be updated later this month as part of a change being made by Christopherson Business Travel (CBT), the university's travel management partner (TMC).

August 11, 2026
Key Dates and Important Reminders for August and As We Begin the New Fiscal Year

Summer is still in full swing, but preparations are already underway for the upcoming academic year. As we transition into FY27, Finance is sharing important August dates, reminders, and resources to help departments complete key fiscal year transition activities and prepare for a successful year ahead.

August 7, 2026
Time and Effort Reporting Reminder

As a federal funding recipient, Ohio University must document and track how employees distribute their time on sponsored projects.

August 5, 2026
Understanding Fund Balance

In the previous articles in our Accounting 101 series, we explored the accounting formula and the first two components of the accounting equation: assets and

August 5, 2026
The Function Segment: Understanding the “Why” Behind University Spending

In previous articles in our Chart of Accounts (COA) series, we explored how key segments, including Entity, Source,

August 4, 2026
Stay Informed About OHIO System Outages and Service Disruptions

We have received feedback from some users who were unaware of recent system outages and service disruptions. OIT communicates system outage information through a variety of channels, so you may be receiving some notifications while missing others.

August 3, 2026
From Discovery to Design: How We're Building the Future Chart of Accounts (COA)

Over the past several months, we've been listening. Through focus groups and discussions with stakeholders from across the University, we've gained valuable insight into how financial information supports budgeting, reporting, research administration, human resources, payroll, procurement, compliance, and decision-making.