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Read recent news articles, blogs, and announcements featuring IT at UIC. Articles share best practices, important UIC IT news, service announcements and keeps you updated on the innovative and exciting IT services and projects we are working on.

Technology Solutions hosting the UIC Enterprise AI Hackathon with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Radhika Shah Reddy | Posted on September 09, 2026

Technology Solutions, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), is hosting the UIC Enterprise AI Hackathon, an event bringing together business leaders, tech staff, subject matter experts, and administrators from across the university…

UIC instructors and McHenry County Conservation District attendees pose for a photo following the digital accessibility workshop.

UIC Digital Accessibility Services Team Delivers Training to McHenry County Conservation District

Posted on September 02, 2026

Helen Zhou, Assistant Director of Digital Accessibility Services, and Mingren (Michael) Fu, Digital Accessibility Specialist recently shared their digital accessibility expertise with the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD), delivering a five

Fall 2026 Tech Talk Newsletters published

Crystal Ortega | Posted on August 28, 2026

The Tech Talk newsletters contain important information on university operations and service availability as well as the valuable technology resources and tools available to you. Check your UIC email or access the…

Back to School with LinkedIn Learning: Tips on Getting Organized & More!

Posted on August 25, 2026

Welcome back to school with spotlight LinkedIn Learning courses designed to help you stay organized, manage your time effectively, and maintain focus during high-pressure periods. Whether you’re juggling assignments or preparing for exams,…

Welcome Back, UIC! Start the Fall Semester with Technology Resources

Crystal Ortega | Posted on August 24, 2026

As a new academic year begins, Technology Solutions is here to help students, faculty, and staff start the fall semester connected, prepared, and ready for success. Whether you’re returning to campus or joining…

Technology Solutions Volunteers posing for group photo

Technology Solutions Day of Service at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

Crystal Ortega | Posted on July 30, 2026

Giving back to our community is one of the most rewarding things we do together. On Thursday, July 30, more than 20 members of the UIC Technology Solutions team volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository for our annual Day of Service.

Zoom Phone Transition Updates

Posted on July 30, 2026

Welcome to the Zoom Phone Transition Community Update Page! This is where the UIC community will find bi-weekly news and updates about our progress to transition UIC to use Zoom Phone. About the…

close up hands using laptop with warning icon to signify cybersecurity

Build Trust, Then Steal: Understanding "Pig Butchering" Investment Scams

Posted on July 21, 2026

Online scammers are continually adapting their techniques to exploit trust, emotions, and financial aspirations. One of the fastest-growing forms of online fraud is known as a pig butchering scam, a relationship-based investment scam…

Summer 2026 Tech Talk Newsletters published

Crystal Ortega | Posted on June 06, 2026

New Phishing Attack Uses Event Invitations to Steal Login Credentials

Posted on May 18, 2026

Cyber criminals are more and more often using fake event invitations to trick people into giving away their login details or installing software that gives attackers access to their devices.