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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.

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Extended Weekend Support Hours for Spring 2026 Semester

Posted on January 06, 2026

To support the start of the Spring 2025 semester, the LTS Support Office will offer extended support hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) on the following weekends: Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11 Saturday,…

Canvas Access Begins December 1 — What Students Need to Know for Spring 2026

Posted on December 01, 2025

UIC Transition to Canvas LMS UIC is officially moving from Blackboard to a new learning management system, Canvas. Canvas offers modern, intuitive tools that make assignments, grading, communication, and collaboration easier for both…

UIC’s Shefali Mookencherry Recipient of the 2025 Enterprise Chicago CISO of the Year Award

Posted on November 03, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago proudly celebrates Shefali Mookencherry, who has been named the 2025 Enterprise Chicago CISO of the Year by the Chicago CISO of the Year Program. This prestigious recognition honors…

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Scan with Caution: Protecting Yourself from QR Code Scams and Cyber Threats

Posted on October 29, 2025

QR codes have become a familiar presence in our daily lives at home and in the office. They make accessing websites, making payments, and sharing data convenient. Unfortunately, QR codes also present some…

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Major Shift Underway for UIC’s Legacy Phone Lines

Posted on October 28, 2025

A campus-wide effort is underway to evaluate and reduce the number of outdated Centrex (legacy) phone lines at UIC. The initiative comes in response to a significant and unexpected price increase from the…

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Progress Update on UIC’s ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Initiative

Posted on October 23, 2025

As Technology Solutions continues its commitment to supporting the UIC community as we create an inclusive digital environment and meeting the April 26, 2026 ADA Title II deadline, we write to share progress,…

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From Surveys to Solutions: Why Statistical Thinking Matters

Posted on October 21, 2025

Each year, National Statistics Day highlights the vital role that data and statistical reasoning play in research, planning, and decision-making across all disciplines. For the Technology Solutions team, statistics are not just numbers—they’re…

Dr. Szymon Machajewski & Anirudh Palakurthi Contribute to 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report® Data and Analytics Edition

UIC Contributes to 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report® Data and Analytics Edition

Posted on October 15, 2025

As panelists for the EDUCAUSE Horizon Report, Associate Director for Academic Technology and Learning Innovation, Dr. Szymon Machajewski and Anirudh Palakurthi, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, collaborated with other experts in discussions and brainstorming…

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UIC Launches the 2025 Technology Experience Survey

Posted on October 06, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has launched the 2025 UIC Technology Experience Survey, inviting students, faculty, and staff to share their experiences with the university’s technology services. The survey, developed by Technology…

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