Meet the recipients of the 2026 UW–Madison IT Recognition Awards
The annual awards recognize the dedication, innovation and impact of the UW–Madison’s information technology community.
Services
Most-viewed Service pages year-to-date — Google Analytics.
News
Essential information technology news and updates, delivered in a quick-read format.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15am via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Learn@UW pre-semester training opportunities
Join Learn@UW for a series of pre-semester training sessions on topics such as Canvas, Gradescope, Top Hat and more.
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Enhancing Online Education summer programs
Do you teach online or hybrid courses? Learn how to cultivate inclusivity and adopt strategies to create relationships in course learning communities. Webinars: July 22 & Aug. 4.
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New Teams group connects administrative staff exploring AI at work
The Administrative AI Exchange is a new Microsoft Teams space for HR, finance, facilities and other administrative staff to share experiences, ask questions and connect with colleagues — no expertise required.
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FREE webinars from EDUCAUSE
Upcoming higher ed and technology topics include “The Human Edge of AI,” a demo day exploring chatbots and virtual assistants, and how teams are adapting to AI and external pressures.
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Help Desk summer hours
The Help Desk has adjusted summer hours until fall. Please make note of these changes.
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New features help you manage your Google Gemini chats
Declutter your Gemini workspace with these new features. Start temporary chats for quick tasks and delete individual conversations to keep your chat history organized.
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Introducing the new Zoom AI web app
Access Zoom AI tools to help you draft text, create meeting agendas and more — all directly from your web browser.
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Active Directory Migrations: summer 2026 project update
The Active Directory Migrations Project Team has been working to help UW–Madison departments migrate to Campus Active Directory. Here are some recent updates and milestones, plus a look ahead at what’s next.
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ITSM Tool Replacement Project update: Sprints 30 & 31
Catch up on progress as we transition to Ivanti’s Neurons. Join our next Subteam meeting for an update on the Ivanti test environment and go live. July 8, 1pm via Teams.
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Scam posing as faculty & staff recognition awards
Please be aware of a current phishing scam that poses as a year-end financial recognition award. Be sure to report all suspicious-looking emails.
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IT Leaders Program applications open through July 13
Applications for the 2026–27 IT Leaders Program are open through July 13. Learn about both cohorts and how to apply.
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