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.
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.
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.
A new Salesforce-powered solution has automated ProEd's process of tracking the student journey for hundreds of adult learners, increasing student support while reducing administrative work and giving staff better tools to make data-informed decisions.
Hess says he is excited to use his experience in software contract negotiations and deep understanding of the software industry to help the university and USHE with its licensing efforts.
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.
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.
Effective Saturday, July 4, 2026, the University of Utah Campus IT Help Desk (Utah and Asia campuses) will have new weekend support hours.
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.
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