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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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Help choose UIC's next Learning Management System

Bryan Libbin | Posted on February 26, 2025

Learning Technology Solutions invites you to participate in selecting UIC’s next Learning Management System (LMS). Over the past few weeks, both Anthology (Blackboard Ultra) and Instructure (Canvas) have hosted on-campus workshops, shared information,…

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People Websites Service to be Decommissioned: What to Know

Jason Maslanka | Posted on February 24, 2025

The People Website platform (people.uic.edu) will be decommissioned on May 22, 2025. If you have a website on this platform, it is essential to take action now to save your data or explore alternative hosting solutions.

Microsoft 365 Copilot License Available for UIC Faculty and Staff

Jason Maslanka | Posted on February 20, 2025

Technology Solutions is excited to announce the availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot - the only currently approved Generative AI (GenAI) environment for use with non-public university data.

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UIC’s Shefali Mookencherry Nominated for 2025 ChicagoCISO ORBIE® Award

Posted on February 03, 2025

Shefali Mookencherry, CISO and Chief Privacy Officer at the University of Illinois Chicago, has been named a finalist for the 2025 ChicagoCISO ORBIE® Awards in the prestigious Large Enterprise category, honoring her outstanding…

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Help Select UIC's New Learning Management System to Best Serve Your Needs

Bryan Libbin | Posted on January 21, 2025

As educational institutions evolve, the tools and platforms we rely on to deliver instruction are paramount. This evolution for many universities involves transitioning to a new LMS or a single LMS.

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UIC Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer Give Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Safe Online

Posted on January 10, 2025

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility across our university community, and each member plays a role in protecting personal and institutional data. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, embracing strong cybersecurity practices can pre

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LinkedIn Learning January Spotlight: Learn to Plan and Do

Posted on January 06, 2025

At UIC, the start of a new year brings fresh opportunities for reflection, goal setting, and self-improvement. This January, we spotlight LinkedIn Learning courses designed to help you craft meaningful resolutions, set achievable…

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Transforming Connectivity: The Daley Library Project

Posted on December 13, 2024

The Daley Library at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has long stood as a hub for teaching, learning, research, and collaboration. However, its network infrastructure, dating back to the building’s original construction,…

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LinkedIn Learning December Spotlight: Better Time Management

Technology Solutions | Posted on December 03, 2024

At UIC, we understand the importance of effective time management, especially with the holidays approaching. This month, we highlight LinkedIn Learning courses that focus on enhancing your time management skills. As deadlines and…

UIC Director of Accessibility Jemma Ku and Ph.D. Student and Accessibility Consultant Randy Colón presenting at the EDUCAUSE conference

UIC Presents “Navigating Accessibility Through AI using the Outcome Thinking Framework” at 2024 EDUCAUSE Conference

Technology Solutions | Posted on November 18, 2024

At the recent “Navigating Accessibility Through AI Using the Outcome Thinking Framework” panel, UIC Director of Accessibility Jemma Ku, and Ph.D. Student and Accessibility Consultant Randy Colón, convened to discuss navigating how Artificial…