On April 24, 2026, the updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act goes into effect for state and local governments, including public universities. Continue reading
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Revised IT Policies
ITS and the Information Security Office are in the process of reviewing and updating IT policies posted at policy.uconn.edu.
Enterprise E-Signature Solution
UConn now has an official e-signature software solution for University schools and departments. Continue reading
Modernizing Identity and Access Management
ITS has started the multi-year project to modernize identity and access management (IAM) at UConn. This project involves three major changes: evolution of identity data, implementation of SailPoint for access management, and a transition to Microsoft Entra for authentication. When completed, the University will have a more robust, secure IAM system that will improve performance and reliability for application owners and end users. Continue reading
Improving Collaboration with UConn Health in Microsoft 365
UConn and UConn Health maintain separate Microsoft 365 environments, which means accounts, data, security, and compliance are managed independently. As a result, users from one environment are treated as external guests in the other and consequently, have limited access to resources and features. Continue reading
Deployment of Abnormal AI Email Security
ITS is enhancing the security of our email environment. On Friday, January 9th, ITS will deploy Abnormal AI Email Security, which will complement our existing Microsoft 365 protections and further reduce email-based risk. Continue reading
Windows 11 Update Issues
Similar to the push to address outdated Windows 10 operating systems, ITS will begin to notify owners of computers running an outdated version of Windows 11. Continue reading
Ownerless OneDrive Cleanup
ITS has started the process of closing OneDrive accounts that no longer have an owner. Continue reading
If you share it, store it in SharePoint.
Institutional data should be stored on UConn-supported infrastructure, which includes the Microsoft 365 environment. Continue reading
Windows 10 Desktop Background Alert
Microsoft Windows 10 will be end-of-life October 14, 2025. Because these devices will no longer receive security updates, feature updates, or technical assistance after this date, they will be vulnerable to any newly discovered security threats and therefore, may have their network administratively disconnected as a protective measure. Continue reading
New Maintenance Request Solution
ITS and Facilities Operations have implemented a new solution for maintenance service requests. The tool, ReADY, streamlines and tracks communication among Facilities departments, field technicians, and reporters, ensuring transparency and faster resolution of service requests. Continue reading
Inactive SharePoint Sites
On September 2nd, ITS is making a change to SharePoint intended to reduce the number of inactive sites over time. Continue reading
NetID Password Recovery Updates
On August 21st, ITS will implement two updates to the NetID password recovery process to facilitate self-service and enhance security. Continue reading
GPT-5 Available for Paid ChatGPT and Copilot
GPT-5, OpenAI’s latest and most advanced language model, is now available for UConn users who have purchased a license for ChatGPT or Microsoft 365 Copilot. It’s coming in a few weeks for Microsoft Copilot chat, the free version that’s available to everyone at UConn with a Microsoft 365 account. Continue reading
ChatGPT Available to UConn Faculty and Staff
ChatGPT licenses are now available to UConn faculty and staff through Information Technology Services (ITS). Through an official agreement with OpenAI, the organization that developed ChatGPT, the license ensures secure and compliant use of university data within the ChatGPT environment. Continue reading
New Block Editor and Theme in Aurora
ITS is announcing recent advances to Aurora, the University’s WordPress-powered web content management system. The Web Development team has introduced a new block editor and in conjunction with it, theme for new accounts.
The block editor gives site administrators, editors, and contributors a “drag and drop” interface that lets them build and design their web sites using a modular system of blocks. A block can be a wide range of elements, such as a paragraph, video, image, or button, and can be individually styled and configured (e.g., color, font size, padding, alignment). You can also create “patterns,” reusable elements or pages, that can be added to designs. The block editor has various accessibility enhancements built into it, including color contrast, alternative text, and selectable header levels.
The theme provided with the block editor is called Cynder. It has a light palette similar to our classic editor-based theme Beecher Stowe. With Cynder, you can choose font pairings and accent colors to customize the look and feel of your site. The theme adheres to UConn brand standards and incorporates some elements of UConn’s new branding campaign.
Additional information about the new editor and theme is available at aurora.uconn.edu. You can also attend Brian Dunnigan’s presentation, “A more efficient website building experience with Cynder and the new block editor” at this year’s Technology Day on June 3rd. If you are not attending in person, you can stream the session live; this link is available at: https://its.uconn.edu/technology-day-2025/
Data Analytics and Administration
Access to data and analytics for decision-making is a strategic institutional priority. The challenge is how to best govern, secure, and leverage this important asset in a way that positively impacts students, faculty, and staff. Continue reading
Windows 10 End of Support
The Windows 10 operating system (OS) will be out of support starting October 14, 2025. Microsoft will stop providing updates, support, or security fixes for devices running the legacy OS, and the devices will be vulnerable to security threats. Continue reading
GPT-4o Powered AI Available to UConn
Our UConn community has two AI technologies available to them through the University’s Microsoft license: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Continue reading
Coming Soon! Updated NetID Login Page
ITS, in collaboration with University Communications, has designed and developed an updated NetID Single Sign On (SSO) page.
Phishing Message Using DocuSign Service
We want to bring an ongoing phishing scam to your attention. Continue reading