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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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UIC and WordPress Foundation launch workforce-focused AI literacy course

Blake Bertuccelli-Booth | Posted on February 04, 2026

The University of Illinois Chicago and the WordPress Foundation have launched the UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund, an initiative to accelerate open-source systems. Made possible by a donation from tech firm Automattic, the fund will support the c

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Be Aware of Cyber Scams

Crystal Ortega | Posted on February 01, 2026

You may be looking forward to the semester but cybercriminals can quickly turn your academic year upside down. Be aware of common cyber scams and protect yourself from malicious attempts.

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Announcing the Equalify Transition Site

Jemma Ku | Posted on January 27, 2026

UIC Technology Solutions is entering a new phase in its commitment to digital accessibility and inclusive design. As part of this effort, UIC will transition from Deque to Equalify, a modern, open-source accessibility testing and reporting platform.

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Duo 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) Update: What You Need to Know

Posted on January 26, 2026

UIC Technology Solutions will be disabling SMS (text message) passcodes for Duo multi-factor authentication this semester as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen account security across campus. Faculty, staff, and students who…

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FY25 Network Connectivity Modernization Achievements

Posted on January 23, 2026

In FY25, Technology Solutions continued its multi-year effort to enhance network performance and reliability across the UIC campus through the Network Connectivity Modernization initiative.

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Spring 2026 Tech Talk Newsletters published

Crystal Ortega | Posted on January 20, 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…

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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,…