U rolling out 2FA for UMail, O365 for campus employees

Starting September 15, 2020, the University of Utah will roll out the second phase of its security upgrades, which will require all campus faculty, staff, and affiliates to use two-factor authentication (2FA) for UMail and all Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams, through desktop clients or mobile devices.

76 buildings, outdoor areas to receive Wi-Fi upgrades

Federal funds are breathing new life into previously paused initiatives. The CARES Act has awarded $8.5 million to UIT's Network Services team, out of which $5.9 million is earmarked for improving wireless coverage at the university — inside and out. The project will roughly triple the current number of wireless access points at the U.

MobileU app connects students to campus resources

In the works for about three years, MobileU debuted in March 2020, becoming the University of Utah’s first centralized smartphone app. Developed by UIT’s University Support Services teams, MobileU aims to meet students where they are and help them connect to campus life, news, events, and resources on the go.