The COE Update

Portrait photos offered Aug. 17 in KH 253

Jon Humiston of Umbrella Photo Booth will be set up in Kiewit Hall A253 on Monday, Aug. 17 from 1-4:30 p.m. for faculty and staff who would like to have portrait photos taken. There will be a sign-in sheet in the room, but there is no cost object needed; the college will cover the cost. Continue reading…

 

University mileage reimbursement rate increase

Effective July 1, 2026, the University mileage reimbursement rate will increase to $0.76 per mile, matching the current General Services Administration (GSA) standard mileage rate.

The Firefly travel application will automatically apply the appropriate reimbursement rate based on the travel date. Continue reading…

 

U.S. Small Business Administration offering Critical Suppliers Prize Competition

The U.S. Small Business Administration is awarding an aggregate $20M in non-dilutive prizes, with winners receiving up to $6M each, to small businesses. Award Focus Areas are Advanced Metals Manufacturing, Advanced Materials Manufacturing, and Energy Systems, Energetics, and Components. Continue reading…

More details at: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/priorities/sba-initiatives/critical-suppliers-prize-competition/
 
Originally published August 10, 2026 - Submit an Item