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.