The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is enhancing account security by transitioning to Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) and Okta Verify as the University’s primary authentication and multi-factor authentication (2FA) solution. As part of this transition, Microsoft Authenticator will no longer be supported. All alumni and retirees who currently use Microsoft Authenticator must migrate to Okta…
OIT’s networking team will be performing critical maintenance on a router that will affect network access to some areas of campus on Sunday, May 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. During this window, users will likely experience a 20-minute network and internet outage as equipment is patched and services are restored. What to Expect…
OIT’s networking team will be performing critical maintenance on core Provider Edge (PE) devices across campus on Sunday, May 17, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. During this window, users may experience intermittent, rolling network and internet outages as equipment is patched and services are restored in phases. What to Expect Impacted Services We appreciate…
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, we will be upgrading to Version 5.9 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 efficiently and minimize any…
This month, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) wants to celebrate Victoria Mallon, a Purchasing Assistant for The University of Alabama. Mallon works with the Office of Information Technology to purchase any technology for the University. “Whenever anybody needs a license, or equipment, or anything that costs money, I’m the one who purchases it,” said Mallon.…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming higher education, research, and the workforce, along with 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…
