Image HPC Advance Brain Health Research Monday The University of Arizona is helping unlock the mysteries of how our brains age, one powerful MRI scan at a time. At the center of this work is the Precision Aging Network (PAN), a nationwide study led by Dr. Carol Barnes that’s examining more than 1,000 diverse participants across four U.S. cities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Miami, and Tucson. Read more
Image A CISO’s View of Cyber Threats Facing Universities Oct. 17, 2025 National Security Awareness Month is usually a time to highlight safety tips and new defenses. This year, the University of Arizona’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Tim Schwab, took a broader view – what’s really happening across higher education, and why universities are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Read more
Image Strengthening Our Digital Defenses Oct. 9, 2025 Implement the Core 4 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month to protect your information. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), a nationwide initiative dedicated to promoting safer online habits. Read more
Avoid the Tricks: 4 Cyber Safety Tips to Stay Secure Oct. 7, 2025 Four Cyber Safety Tips to Stay Secure: Use the Duo Mobile app, Recognize phishing and scams, Usestrong passwords, Update software Read more
Upcoming Changes to Alumni and Retiree Email and Google Accounts Oct. 6, 2025 UITS will migrate alumni email accounts created since 2009 and all retiree email accounts from Gmail in Google to Outlook in Microsoft 365 on Nov. 4, 2025. We will discontinue their university-managed Google account, including access to applications such as Photos, Drive, Docs and Sheets, on Nov. 25, 2025. Read more
Image The Project Management Community, and Everyday Practitioners Sept. 19, 2025 Project management touches nearly every corner of the University of Arizona, from IT initiatives to classroom scheduling. To support this work, University Information Technology Services (UITS) plays a vital role by offering software licenses, technical expertise, and consulting that help campus units manage projects more efficiently. Read more
Image Seeing Research at Scale Aug. 29, 2025 How do you make sense of thousands of research papers at once? For researchers, the challenge of keeping up with an ever-expanding body of literature can feel overwhelming. That’s where Vis-Sieve, a new prototype tool, comes in. Read more
Image Organ Donation Data Improved with HPC Aug. 29, 2025 There are an estimated 37 million Americans with chronic kidney disease. Over 27 thousand Americans received transplants in 2024, with many more on the donor waiting list. The average transplant cost is close to $80,000 for Medicare patients. With numbers like these, it’s critical to improve outcomes and reduce overall costs. More data analysis on resource allocation, the risks for candidates and the viability of donor organs can help. Read more
Update on Mandatory Information Security Awareness Training Aug. 19, 2025 Starting in September, the university will disable NetID and university system access of employees and designated campus colleagues (DCCs) who are overdue to complete the annual Information Security Awareness Training recertification. Read more
Image Finding Resources for Faculty Aug. 18, 2025 Have you heard about a technology at the university, but aren’t sure where to find it or how to use it? Maybe someone has mentioned that you can get a faculty website. Or you want to ensure you are up to date in your Faculty Portfolio before your annual review. Read more