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  1. Hertz Contract Update

    June 3, 2025

    As of May 2025 there is a new Hertz contract in place. The contract code did not change, however the rates have been adjusted to meet market standards. As a […]

  2. Travel Policy and Workday Changes – at a glance

    May 21, 2025

    Key Policy & System Updates Note: This information is subject to change, but is accurate as of 5/21/2025 Effective Go-Live: July 7, 2025 Questions: uwstraveloffice@wisconsin.edu Topic Change Type Current State […]

  3. Changes to Relocation Stipends via Expense Reports

    April 24, 2025

    As of May 1, 2025, E-Re Estimated Withholding will not be able to be added to any expense reports. The reasons for this change: Universities of Wisconsin wants to ensure […]

  4. UWM Travel Restrictions effective 3/13/2025

    March 14, 2025

    Restriction on Travel Spending in Effect  As of 3/13/25, UWM Leadership has issued a spending freeze. Out-of-state travel is restricted, except when funded by contracts, grants, or other external sources.  […]

  5. Southwest Airlines Overhauls Policies: Baggage Fees, Assigned Seating, and More Changes Coming Soon

    March 13, 2025

    Southwest Airlines has announced several significant changes affecting its services and customer policies: Checked Baggage Fees: Starting May 28, 2025, Southwest will charge for checked bags. Only A-List Preferred members […]

  6. 2 Days of Parking with Fast Park

    March 10, 2025

    Fast Park University of Wisconsin Offer When employees enroll for the airport parking discount through April 30, they’ll receive 2 free days of parking. Please see the flyer below for […]

  7. Revisions to Airfare & Meals/Incidentals Policy

    January 22, 2025

    Interim: Air Travel and Meal & Incidental Expense Policy Amendments | UW Policies Policy Changes: Air Travel Before/After Business Travel Dates: a cost comparison is no longer required for flights departing […]

  8. Can State Government Rates be booked in Concur?

    January 8, 2025

    State Government rates are either enabled or disabled across all states in Concur and cannot be selectively turned on or off by state. Please note that UW travelers are only […]

  9. 2025 Mileage Rates in Effect

    January 2, 2025

    The IRS issued mileage rates have been updated in the e-reimbursement system. The new rates are as follows: Standard- Personal Vehicle $0.70 Travel on or after 1/1/2025

  10. New Lodging and Meal Per Diem Rates Effective October 1, 2024

    September 20, 2024

    ​The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has finalized their annual market review of lodging maximums & meal/incidental per diem rates and have released new domestic lodging maximums for travel that […]