While UIT has played and will continue to play a critical role in three high-profile new construction projects, many significant IT changes ahead of the new semester were less visible — from expanding the U’s AI toolset to big strides in web accessibility.
Matthes says the best part of his job is working with people, solving their problems, and helping them make informed decisions about cybersecurity risk.
About 150 family members, friends, and former colleagues gathered on August 12 at the Alumni House to celebrate Dr. Steve Hess, the University of Utah’s former chief information officer, who retired in July.
While IoT devices in shared spaces are convenient and entertaining, they're designed to listen, watch, sense, and track people and their surroundings, raising privacy questions.
If you’ve ever benefited from a new University of Utah building coming online, an IT system going live, or a major software upgrade launching on time and on budget, you likely have UIT’s Project Management Office to thank.
Registration is open for the second annual University of Utah IT Rendezvous, which will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. The event is an opportunity for the U’s IT employees to share knowledge and build community.
During her tenure, Jan Lovett served on the U’s Staff Council, U’s Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, UIT’s Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award committee, and more while helping to design, evaluate, and manage enterprise software applications.
The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) and Teaching and Learning Portfolio met in August. All IT governance committees, except for EWAC, will regroup in September.
University IT staff recognized for their excellent work!
The University of Utah’s digital front door has been recognized for setting a high standard for accessibility. According to the 2026 WebAIM Million Report, the U’s homepage ranked the 22,640th most accessible out of the 1 million most-visited homepages on the web, placing it in the top 5% worldwide for accessibility.
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