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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.

Grammarly for Education Pilot Launches at UIC

Posted on February 16, 2024

Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) is pleased to announce the Grammarly for Education pilot program at the University of Illinois Chicago – an Inspire Learning initiative that represents our commitment to leveraging innovative technology…

Transitioning to a New Voice System: UIC decommissions Asterisk Voicemail Service

Posted on January 25, 2024

As part of our ongoing Operate with Excellence initiative to modernize and improve services and infrastructure, we are decommissioning the legacy voicemail system known as Asterisk on Friday, March 15, 2024.

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ACER announces the 2024 Computational Research Symposium

Posted on January 22, 2024

Advanced Cyberinfrastructure for Education and Research (ACER), the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, and UIC Library are proud to host the inaugural Computational Research Symposium on April 1, 2024 at Student…

Expanding Research Capabilities at UIC: An Interview with Associate CIO for Research Tech & Innovation

Anthe Mitrakos | Posted on January 16, 2024

In higher education, research is central to innovation, addressing complex challenges and expanding the frontiers of knowledge. As we navigate a rapidly evolving world, sustained and strategic research funding remains paramount, ensuring that…

RequestTracker (RT) being decommissioned on March 1, 2024

Posted on January 15, 2024

As part of Technology Solutions’ IT strategy to improve service experience across UIC, as of August 2023, we consolidated our ticketing and service catalog management to a single platform – TeamDynamix (TDX). After…

Spring 2024 Tech Talk eNewsletters published; UIC's academic tech news, tools and resources

Crystal Ortega | Posted on January 08, 2024

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 Spring…

Introducing UIC Cyber Guard; sharing online and digital scams

Posted on January 02, 2024

The UIC Information Security and Privacy Office is committed to cybersecurity and has launched UIC Cyber Guard, the campus’ go-to source for staying updated on cyber scams targeting UIC. Cybercriminals are incessant and…

Insights & Highlights from the 2023 AMA Symposium for Marketing of Higher Education

Crystal Ortega | Posted on December 02, 2023

Over 1,000 attendees from institutions all over the world gathered for the 2023 American Marketing Association Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education November 12th – 15th at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago.…

Explore UIC’s Top 10 IT Strategic Efforts Propelling Us Forward

Matt Riley | Posted on November 20, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, UIC strives leverage the benefits of technological advances as a catalyst for progress. Behind the scenes, we are propelling our institution into the future with transformation and…

Collage of photos of UIC attendees at Educause 2023

UIC Makes Waves at EDUCAUSE Conference

Crystal Ortega | Posted on November 13, 2023

Over 20 UIC employees attended this year’s EDUCAUSE Conference held in Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center from October 9th – 12th to learn about industry trends, discuss hot technology topics, and network with…