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Use these communication tools as alternatives to the UK Listserv service

Corinne Boyer

May 29, 2025

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To modernize email communications, University of Kentucky Information (UK ITS) is launching a new effort to encourage Listserv users to explore alternative tools for mailing lists. Because Listserv lists are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, eliminating inactive Listserv lists and adopting more modern email solutions allow the university to follow best cybersecurity practices.

Employees are invited to use new myUK portal as part of preview

Corinne Boyer

May 27, 2025

Project Spotlight, News

This preview of the new myUK portal invites employees with active linkblue accounts to get early access to functions, including requesting and approving time off and enrolling in benefits, inside a newly designed portal.

Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander innovators in science and technology

Corinne Boyer

May 16, 2025

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month, which celebrates and reflects on the contributions, culture and history of AANHPIs. University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) recognizes the vital contributions of AANHPIs to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) industries.

UK ITS Cybersecurity Assistant wins PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition

Corinne Boyer

May 7, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

With an idea aimed at bridging the gap between cybersecurity literacy and seniors, ultimately, this motivated Abdeldayem to enter the PNC pitch competition on April 26,2025 where she, her brother Naji Abdeldayem, a high school junior, and UK classmate Hannah Hale won first place at the pitch competition and received $5,000 in startup funds for AFO Cyber LLC.

Epic recognizes UK ITS efforts to reduce downtime during EHR system upgrades

Corinne Boyer

May 2, 2025

Recognition, News

It’s crucial to ensure that Epic, a comprehensive electronic health record system (EHR), downtimes remain minimal. Thanks to the dedication and collaboration of UK ITS teams, the reduction in downtime has also been recognized by Epic.

Episode 10: Women in Tech member Diana Chandler discusses her path to a career in tech

Corinne Boyer

Apr 24, 2025

Women in Tech, News

Diana Chandler began her career at the University of Kentucky as a level one service desk analyst. “Back in those days if you called the service desk, I was probably one of the agents that answered and provided support,” she said. Now, nearly 21 years later, Chandler works with the ITS services management team managing the ServiceNow instance on the healthcare side, X matters and other processes essential to managing ITS workflows.

TechKnow Episode 9: Social media and data privacy

Corinne Boyer

Apr 10, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

When signing up for social media or an online account of any kind, have you ever considered how much personal data you’re giving away? According to UK ITS Director of Privacy, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Michael P. Sheron, “You should always be thinking, what am I giving away, and what do I get in return?”

UK ITS seeks speakers and participants for UK_CYBERCON 2025

Apr 4, 2025

Cybersecurity, News

Are you passionate about cybersecurity? Whether you're an expert, professional, researcher or a cybersecurity enthusiast, UK_CYBERCON 2025 wants to hear from you. Hosted by University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS), this fourth annual cybersecurity conference is your chance to make an impact, share your knowledge and network with a dynamic audience.

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

Corinne Boyer

Mar 26, 2025

Women in Tech

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

Corinne Boyer

Mar 25, 2025

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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.

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