Feature Stories

At the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-PHX), innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a blueprint. With a unique blend of academic rigor, healthcare delivery, and advanced technology, the college is creating an environment where learning is hands-on, efficient, and highly adaptive. And behind that transformation is a collaborative team of UITS professionals, like Chris Dieterich, Instructional Support Manager, and Lorenzo Borean, Information Technology Manager, who are helping to shape a smarter infrastructure for education and research.

Professional communities of practice are vital to advancing innovation, leadership, and collaboration across higher education. At the University of Arizona, staff in the CIO Division actively participate in these national networks—helping shape conversations, share solutions, and raise the university’s profile across key areas like technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and CRM strategy.

Summer in Arizona brings more than just triple-digit temps and monsoon clouds. It also brings new challenges for your technology. Whether you’re headed out for vacation, working remotely, or taking summer courses, University Information Technology Services (UITS) has tips to help your devices survive the sizzle.

University Libraries Dean Shan Sutton arranged a tour of the Main Library for new President Suresh Garimella on April 23. The CATalyst Studios near the front doors make an impressive visual impact, especially when the large Viz Wall in the Data Studio has a display up.

From coding to User Experience (UX), cybersecurity to social media, our grads have contributed meaningfully to University Information Technology Services (UITS) while pursuing degrees across a wide range of disciplines. Each of these grads, and all those across UITS, are moving into their next chapters with knowledge, purpose, and pride.

As commencement season approaches, UITS is proud to celebrate four of our several outstanding student workers who have balanced academics, professional growth, and Wildcat spirit with excellence: Hunter Del Rosario, Diego Garcia-Jimenez, Dalian Meraz, and Kobe Voss.

Commencement at the University of Arizona is a powerful celebration of achievement and behind the scenes, it’s also a testament to how innovative technology and partnership help ensure every Wildcat can be a part of the moment.

When the University of Arizona breaks ground on a new building, the blueprint is only the beginning. Behind the walls and beneath the floors, an intricate network of infrastructure quietly takes shape. One that will power classrooms, labs, and research spaces for years to come.

Five years ago, Campus Coordination (CC) meetings were born. A lot has changed between then and now, even down to the name. As we celebrate this anniversary, it’s helpful to understand the history of these meetings, the strategic evolution, and what lies ahead.

For years, colleges and departments across campus successfully managed their own web teams, overseeing everything from hosting and security to design and development. As the digital landscape evolved—bringing greater complexity and higher security standards—many teams found themselves navigating an increasingly demanding environment.