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Why Node 4? In 1969, the University of Utah’s Computer Science Department became the fourth node of ARPANET, the world's first packet-switching computer network and precursor of today’s internet.

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Steve Hess

From Lagoon to leadership: CIO Steve Hess leaves a legacy of innovation

After 52 years of service to the University of Utah, Dr. Steve Hess’ legacy is woven into the fiber of the state’s educational system — literally and figuratively. Hess will retire on June 30, 2026.

  1. Digital media helps Native students tell their stories

    During Indigenous Storytelling Camp, 88 students from the Uintah Ouray Reservation, Monument Valley, White Mesa, and schools across the Wasatch Front gathered at the U to create and share their stories through digital and physical media.

  2. UIT Leadership Spotlight: Tom Whitaker, supervisor, Campus IT Help Desk

    Whitaker, who had planned to become a teacher, says working for the University of Utah allows him to combine his interests in information technology and education.

  3. Campus IT Help Desk weekend hours update

    Effective Saturday, July 4, 2026, the University of Utah Campus IT Help Desk (Utah and Asia campuses) will have new weekend support hours.

  4. DLT's Adam Stewart leads ed tech conference at the U

    Stewart led the 2026 Northwest Managers of Educational Technology Conference, which welcomed more than 300 educational technology professionals from across the United States and Western Canada to the University of Utah.

  5. IT governance roundup

    The Enterprise Web Advisory Council met in June. The Architecture and New Technology Committee and Strategic Information Technology Committee will reconvene in July.

  6. Kudos & Congratulations

    University IT staff recognized for their excellent work!

  7. U launches new Google AI tools: Gemini and NotebookLM

    The university has launched two new Google tools for the campus community — Gemini and NotebookLM — reflecting the U’s commitment to responsible AI, data privacy, and expanded access to AI tools.

  8. IT Leadership Spotlight: Mark Keller, IT manager, Eccles Health Sciences Library

    Keller believes his curiosity — from testing different Linux distributions and designing new teaching and learning services — was a key contributor in his path to IT leadership.

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SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT

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DocuSign (login required), the U’s secure, cloud-based esignature platform for nonhospital staff and faculty, was selected for its robust feature set, ability to streamline administrative workflows across campus, and because it supports the U’s commitment to a more efficient, sustainable, and paperless future.

IT SECURITY TIP

IT security tip: Training helps combat phishing

Training helps combat phishing

Simulated phishing training opportunities provide a safe option to help users understand what a phish looks like and what to do when they receive one, and follow-up training if they open a link in a simulated phish.

Events

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  1. Jul 01

    Wednesday
    11am - 12:30pm

    Headshot Wednesday

    Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)

  2. Jul 01

    Wednesday
    12pm - 2pm

    University of Utah IT Professionals Forum

    Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)

  3. Jul 03

    Friday
     

    Independence Day

  4. Jul 08

    Wednesday
    11am - 12:30pm

    Headshot Wednesday

    Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)

  5. Jul 14

    Tuesday
    1pm - 2:45pm

    Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC)
Last Updated: 5/5/26