Category: IT News

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Sep 25

What’s happening Learn@UW – Checking for and reporting tool outages Unfortunately, technology outages and service interruptions happen. As a reminder: Engage – Ordering period for spring 2027 Instructors can use Engage to deliver eTexts and digital learning tools (DLTs) in their courses. The window for selecting these digital resources for spring 2027 courses is October …

Data Classification Initiative: Quarterly update, Sept. 2026

UW–Madison will retire its data classification policy (UW-504) on January 1, 2027. The Data Classification Initiative is preparing campus for that transition. Here is what happened and what is coming.

Join Top Hat representatives for a hands-on workshop

Top Hat representatives will be on campus in early October to provide a hands-on workshop and drop-in office hours. Learn more about Top Hat's latest features and capabilities.

Tech tip: Make sure WiscAlerts reach you & your family

You're already enrolled in WiscAlerts, but did you know you can also sign up your family members? Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared if there’s a campus emergency.

Smart Access: September 2026 progress update

Two Smart Access updates that employees should be aware of include WiscVPN notifications and a Duo Desktop pilot. Learn more.

Let’s win the Big Ten Online Cyber Championship!

Join your peers for an online game to test your cybersecurity abilities. Sponsored by the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Oct. 1., noon via Zoom.

IT Federation: Laying the foundation for phase 2

Phase 2 is organized into workstreams and will run from September 2026 to June 2027. Learn more about phase 2 plans, what’s decided and what’s still to be shaped, and more.

IT Federation: A deep dive into phase 2 workstreams

Explore each workstream to learn more about its scope, purpose and expected outputs.

Device compliance notifications coming to WiscVPN November 11

Beginning November 11, 2026, WiscVPN will show a notification when a connecting device does not meet university endpoint standards. Learn more.

Free access to computers, printing & equipment on campus: InfoLabs explained

InfoLabs give you free computer access, equipment checkout, specialized software and printing at more than 20 locations across campus.