October 27, 2020
Mailman archive policy revised to better support users

In response to user feedback, UW-IT has revised the Mailman archive policy and will begin deleting archived messages older than two years, starting on December 1, 2020.
October 20, 2020
Celebrate International Pronouns Day

October 21 is a day to celebrate gender identity and respectful pronoun use. Learn more from the Office of the University Registrar.
September 29, 2020
Learn to be safe online at these virtual events during October

Get best practices for how to be safe online during Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October by joining one or all of the weekly presentations. From securing devices at the UW and home, to the future of cybersecurity, there’s a little something for everyone. Check the calendar and events at the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)…
September 22, 2020
UW Facilities emails not intended for entire UW community

Emails to UW Facilities staff with training notifications were accidentally disseminated to other people in the UW community on Monday, Sept. 21. The trainings described in the emails are designed by and for UW Facilities staff and have no connection to similarly titled courses offered elsewhere at the University. If you are not a member…
April 30, 2020
Slight increases in TRF will help address cybersecurity risks

The FY 2021 Technology Recharge Fee, effective July 1, will increase slightly for academic, administrative units and medical centers to help address cybersecurity challenges — with an additional $250,000 in permanent funding. Read more about the TRF fee.
April 8, 2020
Is your personal computer vulnerable? Download anti-virus software now

Protect your personal computer or device with Sophos Home Premium anti-virus software available at no cost to students, faculty and staff. The Sophos anti-virus software is available not only for University-owned computers, but you can now can get the same protection for your personal computers too. If your work computer is centrally managed by UW-IT,…
January 21, 2020
Leveraging technology for a better University

Learn how the UW continues to invest in information technology to advance the work of students, faculty and staff, and how IT in being used in innovative ways across the University to enhance teaching, learning, collaboration and discovery. Find out about key IT initiatives planned for 2020. Read the latest UW-IT Partnerships 2019 series.
October 28, 2019
Take the UW Campus Climate Survey

Help improve the UW for everyone. Take the confidential Climate Survey and tell your friends. It takes just 20 -30 minutes.
October 10, 2019
New UW Data Collaborative makes it easier for researchers to share sensitive data

Read how the new UW Data Collaborative is fostering collaboration and advancing research by making highly restricted and sensitive data widely available to UW researchers — without compromising security and confidentiality.
October 2, 2019
Take advantage of UW’s on-site supercomputer for research computing needs

Now anyone with a UW NetID who needs powerful computing tools to do their research can gain access to Hyak, the UW’s shared supercomputer cluster.