Author Archive: UC Tech News

2026 UC Tech Awards: Applications Open March 2–23

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Applications and nominations for the 2026 UC Tech Awards Program will be open Monday, March 2nd until Monday, March 23rd at 11:59 p.m. This program recognizes the technology contributions of staff and faculty across locations and disciplines, including business operations,…
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UC’s Digital Impact Engine Report: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence 

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The Digital Innovation & Technology (DigIT) team, formerly Information Technology Services (ITS), has released its first annual report.   Bringing together innovation, security, and operational excellence, the report provides…
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Webinar Series Provides Guidance for Improving Accessibility – Register Now!

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Created for beginners and non-specialists, the Practical Accessibility: Basics You Can Apply Today webinar series offers practical guidance for improving the accessibility of everyday digital content. Sessions focus on basic techniques and built-in tools you can start using right away…
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Building Accessible Futures: A Conversation with UC Online’s Rolin Moe

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Digital transformation across the University of California is not just about tools and systems—it’s about people. It’s about the lived experiences, motivations, and commitments of those who shape the future of teaching and learning.  In a recent conversation with Rolin…
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UC Tech Leaders & Tech Teams – Here’s Your Chance to Shine on UC Tech News!

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UC Tech Leaders Series 

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Series—designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC. The UC tech community values hearing directly from its leaders, and this series aims to be…
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Are Your Passwords Protecting You or Putting You at Risk?

Protect Your Accounts With Better Passwords

Pop quiz time! Don’t worry – this is a fun (and interesting) quiz. What do you think is the most common password across people in the U.S.? A) passwordB) 123456C) adminD) 12345678 If you guessed “admin,” congratulations—you’re right! And if…
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Honoring the Innovators: Pioneers Who Shaped Modern Technology 

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Throughout the history of technology, Black innovators have played a pivotal role in advancing computing, engineering, aerospace, data science, and countless other fields — often without recognition at the time.  Structural barriers limited visibility but not impact. In honor of Black…
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ITPS: A Systemwide Community Advancing Cybersecurity at UC 

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The Information Technology Policy and Security Community of Interest (ITPS) is a systemwide, CISO-supported group of more than 700 UC professionals dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity through collaboration and information sharing. Working across the UC…
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