University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

Preparing for the future means supporting our IT workforce

A message from Chief Information Officer Lois Brooks: The pace of technological change demands that we think strategically about how we support and develop our IT workforce across the university.

Support for Microsoft Office 2016 & 2019 to end Oct 14

If you’re using Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019, upgrade your device to a supported version as soon as possible. Using unsupported software can lead to potential security risks.

Interested in a cybersecurity career? Find out what it’s all about

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend 2 sessions to learn more about our daily cybersecurity operations—and how you might create your own path to a cybersecurity career. Feb 19 & 26 via Zoom.

Help Desk reorganization: New team names, same great service

The Help Desk is moving away from “Level 1” and “Level 2” labels to team names that better reflect who they serve and what they do. This change will make it easier for the university community to connect with the right support team for their needs.

Safeguard university data together—new online course available

Data is a valuable, vital asset. At UW–Madison, we use institutional data for many things including to make decisions that improve student experiences, open the door to new discoveries, and increase operational effectiveness.

Use Top Hat to increase engagement & belonging in the classroom

Top Hat is a digital tool that allows instructors to engage students by soliciting real-time ideas and feedback, even in the largest lecture.

New guide helps university instructors harness generative AI

Check out the university’s new “AI Prompt Cookbook,” a practical introductory guide to help instructors create course content, brainstorm assignments and more.

2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Training available now

Register today! This annual training is required for all employees, including student employees.

Strengthen your IT leadership skills at virtual workshop

Audit your leadership journey and identify skills driving your success in this interactive virtual workshop from the Information Technology Leadership Development Program. Jan 13, noon to 1pm via Zoom.

Beware! UW–‍Madison Grad School phone scam

The UW–‍Madison Office of Cybersecurity and UW–‍Madison Graduate School are aware of a phone scam active on campus. The phone call “spoofs” the Graduate School phone number, which means that it appears to come from the Graduate School but does not.