University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

I&TLC 2024 deep dive: From cybersecurity to student leadership

Check out some of the engaging sessions and learning opportunities that await you at this year’s free hybrid Information & Technology Leadership Conference on Dec 3.

Congrats to this year’s cybersecurity meme contest winners!

Cybersecurity is no laughing matter—but the 2 winning meme contest selections sure are.

Registration open: Information & Technology Leadership Conference

Registration is open for the 2024 I&TLC. Join your colleagues in person or online for a day focused on developing leadership skills and connecting with peers. Dec 3, 8:30am to 4pm, Discovery Building and on Zoom.

UW–‍Madison prepares for compliance with new federal rule on digital accessibility

Universities must make digital resources accessible by Apr 24, 2026, under a new Justice Department rule. Learn about the committee tasked with identifying barriers and resources needed for compliance.

Video: Learn about the big changes coming to UW Theme in WordPress

Watch a video presentation about the university’s multi-year plan to update the UW Theme for WordPress to the modern Gutenberg editor.

UW Design Community: Designing action with applied compassion

Explore the differences between empathy and compassion—and why it matters in our work as designers. The session included a guided mindfulness practice.

Microsoft Personal Bookings now available to faculty, staff & students

This new tool integrates with your Outlook calendar to make scheduling and managing appointments a breeze. Try it out and explore the service’s many features, including automated reminders.

Get paid to help make a better digital campus

Student employees: Earn $25 per session to share your perspectives on websites and apps.

Secure our campus, secure our world

Find out ways to reduce your risk of a cyber threat—like keeping your software up to date and using a password manager. And if you need a little meme time, share your humor and creativity in our meme contest.

‘Make It Accessible’ with the new course material guide

Do you build courses in Canvas? This newly released guide offers helpful screenshots and a great starting point to create more accessible courses.