University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

What is TechNews?

Welcome to a new academic year, Badgers! If this is your 1st time reading TechNews—or if you need a refresher—here’s what you can expect in your inbox each month.

1Password users: Check your browser version

Learn how to check what browser you’re using so you can maintain uninterrupted access to your password manager. Not familiar with 1Password? Find out what it can do for you. (Hint: No more memorizing passwords!)

Support for Windows 10, Office 2016 & 2019 ending Oct 14

Still using Windows 10 or Office 2016 or 2019? It’s time to upgrade. Learn about your options and update devices before Oct 14.

Level up your cyber game: college competition edition

Think you know everything there is to know about cybersecurity and keeping data safe? Gather your friends and colleagues to compete in this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month cyber-trivia game.

Learn to be more cybersecure in 30 minutes

UW–‍Madison students are invited to take the Cybersecurity Awareness Training. In less than half an hour, this training teaches you how to identify—and avoid—online scams.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of September 12

What’s happening? Honorlock – Frequent updates & releases Anyone using or interested in Honorlock should keep an eye on their frequent updates and releases–the most recent releases have occurred on September 3, 5 and 11. See the Honorlock release notes for details. Atomic Assessments – September 9 updates For our colleagues using Atomic Assessments, a …

Call for proposals: Information & Technology Leadership Conference 2025

Have an idea to share insights and tools that will help university IT leaders make a positive impact? Submit a proposal for the Dec 9 I&TLC. Proposals due Oct 5.

Join our Help Desk team as a support specialist

Looking for a rewarding student gig? If you’re inquisitive and like learning new things, join our Help Desk team as a support specialist. No prior technical experience necessary. Apply by Sep 24!

Sign up to make a new IT connection this year

Join I&T Coffee Connections to be matched with new colleagues each quarter for relaxed, no-pressure conversations in whatever format you prefer.

ITSM Tool Replacement Project update

Catch up on progress as we prepare to transition from Cherwell to Ivanti’s Neurons cloud platform. At the next Service Management Subteam meeting, get project updates and a demo of service requests. Sep 10, 1pm via Teams.