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 – 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…
