The University of Alabama is constantly evolving and starting new projects, whether that be actual construction or technical development, and there are a lot of projects to handle. That is where Lindsey Jones comes in. Jones has worked for The University of Alabama Office of Information Technology as a Project Manager for a little over…
The University of Alabama has been selected to participate in the Kiro for Students program, giving enrolled UA students complimentary access to an AI-powered development environment for up to one year. Eligible students can receive 1,000 Kiro credits each month for 12 months at no cost. No credit card is required. Students can sign up…
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) would like to inform all Mac users within our university community about an important matter concerning the latest operating system, MacOS Golden Gate. We strongly advise against upgrading to Mac OS Golden Gate at this time. Preliminary testing has revealed that Intel-only apps still run through Rosetta 2 and…
Before you even arrive on campus, many people work behind the scenes to ensure students can get into myBama, register for classes, and so much more. Mika Sellers is one of the many people who work every day to keep these programs running and refreshed. In November, Sellers will have worked with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) for…
OIT is aware that several faculty & staff members across campus have received text messages from an individual claiming to be “Ua HR.” Please be aware that these messages are phishing attempts designed to deceive and potentially harm recipients. What You Need to Do: Reporting Links: Your vigilance and prompt reporting are crucial in safeguarding…
OIT will perform upgrades to the Banner platform starting Sunday, August 30, 4:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The following related services will be unavailable during the upgrade period: If you have any questions or concerns, contact the IT Service Desk at 205-348-5555 or itsd@ua.edu
As faculty and students enjoyed a well-earned summer break, members of the Office of Information Technology’s Audio/Visual Solutions (AVS) team were hard at work preparing the campus for the start of a new academic year. Between April 23 and August 18, the team completed technology upgrades in 32 classrooms across 12 campus buildings, nearly tripling…
Artificial intelligence continues to evolve across higher education, and OIT remains committed to supporting the University of Alabama community as new tools, practices, and expectations emerge. Our focus is on helping students, faculty, and staff use AI responsibly, securely, and effectively in their academic and operational work. Campuswide Collaboration and the UA AI Hub UA’s…
Are you starting your academic journey at The University of Alabama? To help you navigate your tech needs, UA OIT has compiled a comprehensive Student Tech Checklist. This guide is designed to ensure you have all the essential technology tools in place before you step into the classroom. Here’s a list of what you need and…
When a student logs into myBama, swipes into a residence hall, or accesses one of the University’s countless technology services, chances are they aren’t thinking about databases. That’s exactly how Xavier Western likes it. As a Database Administrator IV for the Office of Information Technology, Xavier works behind the scenes to ensure critical University systems…
