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…
Last semester, our campus was buzzing with innovation and creativity as we hosted two major tech engagement events: Adobe Day and Microsoft Week. These events brought together students, faculty, and staff to explore cutting-edge tools, learn new skills, and connect with industry leaders. Adobe Day: A Creative Explosion Adobe Day was a resounding success, drawing…
In today’s fast-paced digital environment, change is not optional – it’s essential. The Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) systems underpin nearly every aspect of modern university life, from classroom technology and research platforms to administrative systems and cybersecurity. To keep these systems secure, efficient, and user-friendly, change management plays a critical role. What is Change…
What’s New & Why It Matters Enhancements Faculty & Students Love Smart Tools Powered by AI Support & Resources If you’re curious about what’s next or want to get started today, explore the resources at cit.ua.edu or reach out via cit@ua.edu.
Federal rules from Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act now require all university digital resources, such as websites, apps, course materials, and more, to be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The compliance deadline is April 2026, so we are actively addressing policies, training, and technology, but success depends on all of…
For over two decades, Allen Beddingfield has played a pivotal role in advancing and upholding the University of Alabama’s central technology infrastructure. Since joining the Office of Information Technology team in 2000, he has assisted in guiding the university across multiple generations of technological systems, from legacy environments to modern Linux and virtualization platforms. “I’ve…
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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…
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…
