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2026 UC Tech Awards: Applications Open March 2–30 (Extended deadline!)

March 23, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Projects & Initiatives, , , ,

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Applications and nominations for the 2026 UC Tech Awards Program will be open Monday, March 2nd until Monday, March 30th 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 San Diego Redefines Cybersecurity in Healthcare

March 23, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, ,

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This story appears in its entirely in the UC’s Digital Impact Engine report, published in February 2026.  The UC San Diego Cyber Health initiative has emerged as a national leader in understanding and mitigating the real-world impacts of cyberattacks on…
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Community: One of Our Most Effective Accessibility Tools

March 20, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, User Experience

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We heard you! When we reviewed our content survey results, one message came through clearly: there’s a growing need for more focus on accessibility. As you’re right—accessibility affects everyone! In the coming months, we will be sharing more stories that…
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2026 UC Tech Conference: Call for Proposals Open March 2-30 (Deadline extended!)

March 18, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Projects & Initiatives, ,

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Submissions for the 2026 UC Tech Annual Conference Call for Proposals are open Monday, March 2nd until Monday, March 30th at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). The conference accepts proposal submissions from UC staff and faculty, first-time and seasoned speakers alike. There…
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Deep Underground: The Hidden Infrastructure Keeping UC Santa Cruz Connected

March 18, 2026 All Articles, Projects & Initiatives, Tech Projects, ,

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Almost 70% of UC Tech News survey respondents said that learning more about tech projects being implemented across UC is important to them. In response, we’ve launched the UC Tech Project Series. This story, originally published by UC Santa Cruz on…
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Understanding GLBA in Higher Education

March 11, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, ,

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Why Protecting Student Financial Data Matters for UC Staff

Universities manage a significant amount of sensitive financial information every day, including student loan applications, account numbers, and payment plans. Protecting this information is not only a good security practice—it’s…
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UC Santa Barbara’s Financial Management Platform Debuts New Tools

March 5, 2026 All Articles, Projects & Initiatives, Tech Projects, , , ,

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Almost 70% of UC Tech News survey respondents said that learning more about tech projects being implemented across UC is important to them. In response, we’ve launched the UC Tech Project Series. This story, originally written by Nora Drake and…
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UC’s Digital Impact Engine Report: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence 

February 24, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Feature Articles, People and Management, , , , , ,

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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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