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To better align with standard practices and after working closely with UA’s data governance administrator, the Information Classification Policy is being renamed to the Data and Information Classification Policy. The classifications are also changing. UA will classify all data and information into four categories: Unrestricted, Campus Use Only, Sensitive, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Each…

The University of Alabama is making significant strides in advancing its High Performance Computing Center (HPC) and Data Center. As of April 25, 2025, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED) have been actively involved in several key initiatives to ensure the successful development and implementation of…

Exciting changes are happening at OIT! We are thrilled to introduce two dynamic new teams that have recently joined our Office of Information Technology. These groups are bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to enhance our services and support across campus. Read on to learn more about how these new additions are driving forward our…

Zoom is currently experiencing an outage. The disruption began around 2:00 CDT. Zoom’s status page and main website are also down. OIT will be monitoring for updates. 

To prioritize security and safeguard sensitive university and personal data, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be blocking built-in browser password management tools for the Student Health Center and University Medical Center on April 7, 2025. This proactive measure is designed to avoid built-in password manager vulnerabilities and encourage using more robust password management…

Our website’s Project Management Office portion has been updated along with a more robust form for PMO requests. This update includes new resources, improved navigation, and enhanced content to support our project management initiatives better. OIT Project Management Office The PMO Process Project Expectations Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is implementing a new login notice on all university-owned Windows machines starting January 27. Once a user logs in, a new page will appear with a message and an option to click “okay.” Once clicked, the user will have access to their machine. The message is…

The Office of Information Technology congratulates you on your achievements at The Capstone! Shortly after graduation, your access to UA IT services will expire. This article provides guidance for file storage, software access and email use after graduation.  Software Access to UA-licensed software will expire 90 days after graduation. Some of our software partners offer discounted services to recent graduates. Review…