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August 21, 2019 - 10:50am
IT Writ Large
As the University’s new chief information officer, Mark D. Henderson hopes that collaboration will enhance efficiency, reliability and the provision of tech support and services to the Pitt community.
August 19, 2019 - 10:28am
New Wi-Fi Service in Pittsburgh Campus Residence Halls
Pitt has upgraded its Wi-Fi service in residence halls. Faculty and staff who work and dine in these locations can create a free MyResNet Basic account to stay connected.
August 9, 2019 - 1:53pm
Intuitive and Accessible Course System Begins Limited Rollout This Fall
This fall, 85 faculty and their students are participating in an early adopter cohort of Canvas, the learning management system that will replace Blackboard (CourseWeb) as of summer 2020.
August 7, 2019 - 9:43am
Stopping the Scheduling Madness
CSSD's blogger needed to schedule a meeting for 10 people from different divisions. All she had to do was magically find a time when everyone was free. Easy, right?
July 16, 2019 - 2:16pm
Upgrade Your Online Development with LinkedIn Learning
The University's on-demand training has transitioned to LinkedIn Learning, creating a robust learning resource to help faculty and staff take charge of their personal and professional development.
July 16, 2019 - 10:45am
Register for Faculty/Staff Tech Summer Series Workshops
Learn more about the University's online survey and document signing systems in these tech workshops offered by Pitt Information Technology as part of the Faculty and Staff Development Program.
April 24, 2019 - 9:36am
Pitt Announces New Chief Information Officer
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher has named Mark D. Henderson chief information officer and vice chancellor. He will start in this position in early June.
January 2, 2019 - 8:50am
Walton to Retire After More Than Four Decades at Pitt
After a more than 40-year career with the University, Chief Information Officer Jinx Walton has announced her intent to retire in early February 2019. Walton is responsible for the strategic implementation of technology to further the goals of the University and to support the efforts of students, faculty and staff across Pitt's five campuses.
December 5, 2018 - 10:04am
Study Assesses University-wide IT Climate, Makes Recommendations for Improvements
University leaders are seeking input from the Pitt community as they prepare to move forward on recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Pitt’s information technology.