Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming higher education, research, and the workforce – and The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is taking a comprehensive, coordinated approach to ensure students, faculty, and staff are prepared to thrive in an AI-driven world. Through campus-wide initiatives, academic programs, research centers, and secure technology services, The University of Alabama (UA)…
On April 26, 2026, we will be upgrading to SQL Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025 to enhance system performance, security, and functionality. Key Upgrade Details: Important Notes for Users: We understand the importance of uninterrupted access to our systems, and we assure you that every effort will be made to complete the upgrade process…
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is transitioning The University of Alabama to a new single sign-on (SSO) provider: Okta. This effort will consolidate all university login experiences into one secure, consistent system. Phase 1 of this project focuses on changes to how users sign in to university systems. The first place you will notice…
This month, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recognizes Adriane, an Instructional Technologist III here at The University of Alabama. Adriane works in the Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), a department of OIT that focuses on instructional technologies. Instructional technologies are digital tools to enhance, facilitate, and improve the learning process. CIT supports UA by…
This month, the Office of Information Technology recognizes Gabrielle Johnson, a User Services Technician with the IT Service Desk. Johnson has been with The University of Alabama as a User Services Technician for a little under two years. She works with the IT Service Desk in Gordon Palmer Hall and helps students, faculty, and staff…
On Sunday, March 1, between 8 am and 12 pm, OIT will be moving the K2/Everest process automation system from FA_NET to UA-NET. K2 is used for many UA processes, including electronic personnel action forms, MVR forms, the UA educational benefit form, and others. Minimal downtime is anticipated; however, there may be brief interruptions in…
OIT will perform upgrades to the Banner platform starting Sunday, February 22, 4:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The following related services will be unavailable during the upgrade period: If you have any questions or concerns, contact the IT Service Desk at 205-348-5555 or itsd@ua.edu
This month, We Are IT recognizes Tory Ezell, who works behind-the-scenes here at The University of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology as a Program Analyst III. Ezell primarily works to configure, customize, and code applications for various departments at the University of Alabama. Programs will reach out to the Office of Information Technology and request that…
On January 26, OIT will implement Valimail, a new tool intended to improve the quality of email delivery for UA.edu email accounts by filtering out unauthorized senders and unsupported bulk tools. By identifying and authorizing legitimate email traffic coming from UA.edu, this tool will protect our domain from phishing and spoofing, and greatly reduce the…
The current Eduroam certificate is being updated on Wednesday, January 28, after business hours. Historically, most devices deal with certificate replacement fairly smoothly, but some devices will prompt the user to accept/trust the new certificate. You may also need to re-enter your credentials to log into the network. If your computer prompts you to accept…
