April 13, 2016: The USPA membership has been a valuable resource for handling surplus property here at Pitt.

April 12, 2016: I have found the members and vendors of the University Surplus Property Association respond to issues quickly, indicate trends in the surplus industry and educate in matters that concern surplus operations. The issues addressed are similar in small universities to large institutions. It is easier to resolve different situations using the knowledge found in the members of the association.

April 19, 2016: If dealing with surplus in a University environment is in your job duty, you will not find a more passionate and professional group of experts who continue to push the envelop on innovation in the industry while grounding it in the true spirit of academia by sharing their experiences and best practices for the greater good of all.

April 19, 2016: ISU Surplus has been a member since 1999 the year the USPA was founded. The USPA has been very instrumental in helping us improve our operation and how we do business. The annual USPA Conferences have been a very good tool for networking with other universities members and vendors on how to deal with our surplus on daily basis. There is such a wealth of knowledge among the membership that will share their ideas and how they deal with certain situations so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. By attending the annual conferences I always come home some new ideas and it also re-energizes me to try improve our operation.

Testimonial - North Carolina State University

April 3, 2023

Have you ever thought of joining a professional organization that focuses on University Surplus? Look no further than University Surplus Property Association (USPA).

The return on your investment as a member and attending the annual conference brings a wealth of knowledge gained through the USPA members and business partners.  What you and your organization gain is so much greater than the cost of membership, conference, and travel expenses.
..... With this team of friendly ready to assist members and business partners you will get years of productive experience. Willing to help when you ask for their assistance ready to listen when you have something to share.

I would encourage anyone who works in the University Surplus field to join. It will be a great investment for you and your organization. Bill Carlson, Assistant Director Material Support, NCSU, USPA Member since 2014. 

Testimonial - EDR Solutions

November 22, 2024

The USPA conference and attendees will remain a favorite of mine. Straight forward presentations, sharing of real information from different perspectives, experiential advantages of visiting different campuses are big bonuses of getting involved.

I strongly encourage anyone who has a solution for problems with surplus at universities to get involved with USPA.

Great group and your leadership continues to help make it stronger every year.

“Your conference had a unique feel to it; it was welcoming and not so formal that it shuts people down. Collaboration was taking place constantly, and that was refreshing to see. I had not previously attended a USPA conference, but I know I'll attend next year.” Nick Kluge – University of Minnesota ReUse