The current Eduroam certificate is being replaced on Wednesday, August 13, 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…
The Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) at The University of Alabama successfully transitioned over 750 faculty websites from the Weebly platform to CampusPress, a WordPress-powered solution designed specifically for higher education Why the Move? The migration was driven by two key factors: accessibility and cost. Weebly, while widely used, did not meet UA’s technology accessibility…
The University of Alabama is excited to announce that all courses are transitioning to Ultra, the latest version of Blackboard. Starting in Spring 2026, Ultra will be the default for all courses. Fully online academic courses offered through the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education will be in Ultra for Fall 2025. In total,…
On June 14, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) successfully migrated the University’s Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system to a cloud-hosted Cisco Dedicated Instance platform. This strategic upgrade marks a significant step toward modernizing campus communications, improving reliability, and future-proofing infrastructure. How the Migration Happened The migration began at 7:00 AM and continued through…
In a proactive move to bolster cybersecurity, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently completed a Red Team/Blue Team (RTBT) exercise in collaboration with industry leader CrowdStrike. UA’s Chief Information Security Officer, Taylor Anderson, explained the exercise is “designed to enhance the team’s readiness for real-world cyber threats by pitting a CrowdStrike Red Team, emulating…
