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TechKnow Episode 8: A Conversation with Women in Tech Member and Senior Director of UK Online Patsy Carruthers

Before becoming the Senior Director of UK Online, Patsy Carruthers began her career as a journalist. When she arrived at the University of Kentucky in 2007 to oversee distance learning technology, Carruthers had spent a decade in public media and had previously been a teacher.

UK ITS 2024 annual report celebrates innovation and collaboration and improvements across the university

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) is proud to highlight 2024, a year marked by transformation and collaboration. Our teams made strides in enhancing technology resources that empower our communities of students, faculty, staff, patients and researchers.

UK ITS women recognize STEM trailblazers during Women’s History Month

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) recognizes the groundbreaking achievements and discoveries by women in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. We asked women at UK ITS about women in technology who inspire them.

UK ITS showcases expertise, attends top health care tech conference in Las Vegas

In early March, Simone Biles spoke at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference. Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, is a staunch mental health advocate, and her discussion left a lasting impression on University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) team members.

Women In Tech panel offers insight into unconventional career paths in technology

On Wednesday, March 5th University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) hosted a Women in Tech panel entitled, “How did I get here? A Panel Discussion About Unconventional Career Paths in Tech.” Featuring panelists from different educational and professional backgrounds, the discussion offered valuable insights and advice from women who've taken unconventional paths into tech careers.

What you need to know about upcoming changes to University of Kentucky retiree accounts

At the University of Kentucky, safeguarding our accounts, data and systems from cyber threats is a top priority. To uphold this commitment, UK ITS is introducing new requirements for retiree accounts. These changes will impact both current retirees and those planning to retire in the future.

TechKnow Episode 7: A chat with Chief Digital and Information Officer for UK HealthCare Katie Dickens

On episode 7 of TechKnow, UK ITS sat down with Katie Dickens, chief digital and information officer for UK Healthcare.  

Congratulations to UK HealthCare’s Becker’s “2024 CMIO/CNIO to Know” Honorees!

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Romil Chadha and Jessica Collins have both been named to Becker’s Healthcare’s prestigious list of “58 Hospital and Health System CMIOs and CNIOs to Know | 2024.”

New network upgrades provide more robust connectivity at Eastern State Hospital

Over the past year, University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) partnered with Eastern State Hospital leadership to implement several, multi-phased network upgrades that replaced wireless access points (APs), switches and firewalls with minimal service disruptions for hospital staff and patients. The goal of the upgrades — to make the network faster, more reliable and easier to manage and support.

These Black inventors and scientists created technology we use today

The first open heart surgery, an improved traffic light and the technology behind 3D movies and images are all accomplishments achieved by Black Americans. Many of these scientists, doctors and inventors broke barriers while facing racial discrimination and are to thank for the technology we rely on today.