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Improving security: Device compliance notifications coming to WiscVPN

October 22, 2026

Starting Nov. 11, WiscVPN users will receive device compliance notifications if their connected device does not meet WiscVPN standards. Learn about the change and what to do if you get a notification.

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October 27, 2026

Digital accessibility and new purchasing processes

Accessibility considerations must now be addressed before digital tools and services are purchased or renewed. Learn more about what is changing and what you need to do.
October 27, 2026

Digital Accessibility update: Kaltura

English-language videos now have auto-applied human-generated captions and computer-generated audio descriptions in Kaltura.
October 27, 2026

Three teams, an elite brand, one shared vision to redesign UW–Madison’s web theme

A group of talented, thoughtful creators spent over 2 years creating a new university web theme, used by thousands. Peek into the process and lessons learned along the way.
October 27, 2026

IT Federation Program phase 2 update: October 2026

Catch up on the latest progress and see what’s ahead for workgroups and workstreams. Save the date for our next office hours: Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. via Teams.
October 26, 2026

Staff: enter Bucky’s Data Viz Challenge

Bucky’s Data Viz Challenge provides a platform for UW–Madison students and staff to showcase their creative data visualization skills.
October 26, 2026

Students: shoot your shot with Bucky’s Data Viz Challenge

Bucky’s Data Viz Challenge provides a platform for UW–Madison students and staff to showcase their creative data visualization skills.
October 23, 2026

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Oct 23

Eloqua news, HelioCampus AC Training & Q&A Sessions
October 21, 2026

University websites available using WiscVPN

Update: Most university websites and apps are now available. Websites worldwide are experiencing outages due to security issues affecting PHP, a widely used online programming language. Find out how to stay connected.
October 21, 2026

Register for ’Coded Bias’ documentary screening Nov. 19

Facial recognition often fails to detect dark-skinned faces and women. Join us on Nov. 19 to see how one researcher pushed for change.
October 20, 2026

How to clear your cache & cookies

Clearing your cache and cookies from time to time is good “tech hygiene.” It can also help you troubleshoot when your device is running slowly or you’re having trouble with an app.
October 20, 2026

Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis

Fridays, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
October 20, 2026

Complete your WiscWeb migration to UW Theme 2.0 by Dec. 31

WiscWeb website managers have less than three months left to migrate to UW Theme 2.0. Check your site’s status and protect your content in the meantime.