News from UW-IT

Last updated: June 12, 2024

News from UW-IT brings you the latest to keep you in the know about technology at the UW.


  • UW software notice: By Oct. 22, move/back up Adobe Creative Cloud files

    October 3, 2024

    This message is for all subscribers of Adobe Creative Cloud and all subscribers of Adobe Acrobat Pro who sign into these Adobe services using a UW NetID. What's happening and why On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, we will be implementing a change that will delete all UW user files saved to Adobe Creative Cloud storage.…

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  • A tech revolution leads to about $2 million in savings for UW

    September 18, 2024

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    By Ignacio Lobos| UW-IT Strategic Communications I came into the office the other day and there was no wired telephone handset on my desk. And just like that, I had become an actor in a quiet technological revolution going on at the University of Washington and other work and study places across the globe: We…

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  • What’s in a name? Everything!

    September 10, 2024

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    UW introduces new app to support proper name pronunciation  With the Namecoach App available in Canvas, you can record your name without worrying about stage fright. Text by Ignacio Lobos | UW-IT Strategic Communications  I was at a pizza joint recently and the cashier asked for my name so they could yell it out when…

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  • New UW-IT computing expert will help shape UW’s AI future

    August 26, 2024

    By Ignacio Lobos | UW-IT Strategic Communications When Jared Reimer joined the computer science program at UW nearly 30 years ago, the 17-year-old was more likely to find mentions of artificial intelligence (AI) in science fiction rather than the classroom. Today, AI is on the cusp of becoming the most transformative technology of the 21st…

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  • What is going on with your heart?

    July 22, 2024

    Video by Sam Han | Text by Ignacio Lobos | UW-IT Communications & Engagement In one of your commercial flights over the Cascade Mountains, between snacks, bathroom breaks and terrible romantic comedies, did you ever stop to think about the massive engineering feat that kept the engines running? Have you ever considered your own engine…

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  • CrowdStrike outage resolved

    July 19, 2024

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    From the early hours of this morning, our UW-IT team has been monitoring and recovering the Microsoft/CrowdStrike outage. Once it was determined that this was an international outage with no harmful intent, our incident management team assembled to manage communications and connectivity. We also reached out to the Computing Directors for updates and insights to…

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  • Traveling this summer?

    June 12, 2024

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    If you're about to hit the road, don't forget to set up your devices with eduroam, the UW's preferred Wi-Fi app. It's secure and encrypted, but better yet, it's accepted at more than 30,000 points across the globe. Check it out!

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  • UW-IT chooses AVP to lead new People & Culture Division

    April 15, 2024

    Group photo of the Brodsky family at a baseball game.

    By UW-IT Communications & Engagement staff When Bethany Brodsky is not operating as an HR executive — solving tough people problems and coaching those around her to do the same — you will likely find her busy with various activities, most involving her family and her community. One meaningful role her family has played has…

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  • Is your email forwarding working?

    April 9, 2024

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    We are getting a lot of questions about email forwarding issues. We are not disabling email forwarding for @uw.edu domains, but you may still be affected by actions being taken by commercial email companies. Stay informed!

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  • Microsoft Teams chat retention changes on May 1

    April 3, 2024

    Chat messages in MS Teams (not channel posts) will be subject to compliance with UW Records Management policy for transitory (brainstorming & collaboration) communications starting May 1, 2024. Chats will expire after 30 days.

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