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Draft Information Technology Strategic Plan Available for Review

Jul 11, 2022

The University of Kentucky’s draft Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) is now available for University-wide review here through Monday, August 8. We are excited to share this collaborative effort with you.

ITS Recognizes Employee Years of Service and Customer Excellence Awards

Marci Adams Jul 8, 2022

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services has recognized employees who celebrated milestone years of service during the year 2021. These 49 employees, ranging from seven different ITS divisions, combined for a total of 760 years of service at UK. ITS also honored student workers who have worked with ITS for two or more semesters.

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Jul 7, 2022

Google has released Chrome version 103.0.5060.114 for Windows. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Chrome Release Note and apply the necessary update. Article via cisa.gov

OpenSSL Releases Security Update

Jul 7, 2022

OpenSSL has released a security update to address a vulnerability affecting OpenSSL 3.0.4. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the OpenSSL advisory and upgrade to the appropriate version. Article via cisa.gov

University of Kentucky Esports: Is eSports the Next NCAA Sport?

Jul 1, 2022

The University of Kentucky is just the latest in a long line of college admissions that have unveiled their official college team: in eSports. That might come as a surprise to some people, considering the NCAA took a vote in 2019 and decided that they were not, in fact, going to take eSports under their wing. That hasn’t stopped over 100 colleges across the country from forming their own eSports teams and competing, the latest of which is the University of Kentucky.

3 High Students on the computers at UKY Cornerstone building

'Girls Who Game' encourages young girls in Fayette County to pursue careers in STEM

May 24, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — "Girls Who Game" is a new program that has been launched in Fayette County to encourage young girls to pursue degrees and careers in STEM. Monday was the conclusion of a 6-week-long program that used the video game, Minecraft, to help the girls develop leadership and STEM-related skills.

ISC 305 students examine their tech and tools for their partnership with iFixit.

Information Communication Technology Class Collaborates with iFixit

May 18, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2022) — Renee Kaufmann’s Spring 2022 information communication technology (ICT) 305 data detectives class encourages students to combine their communication skills with hands-on technology work in this semester’s new take on the class.

Film festival student participants & crew 2022 by Kene Amadife

Student Filmmakers Recognized at UKY Film Festival

May 18, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 18, 2022) — University of Kentucky students, staff and film enthusiasts gathered in the Worsham Cinema on April 29 to celebrate the creative works of UK student filmmakers. The University of Kentucky Student Film Festival returned to campus in collaboration with the Office of Student Organizations and Activities (housed in the Office for Student Success) and the Media Depot.

UK Salesforce Club Featured in Salesforce.org Article

Apr 15, 2022

Salesforce.org's education blog detailed the rising popularity of Salesforce student clubs in higher education. Read the article mentioning the University of Kentucky's Salesforce club and their relationship with University staff.

A state-of-the-art studio, production center & learning/research lab will be located in Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. UK College of Communication and Information, in partnership with UK Athletics and JMI Sports, will begin using the space in 2023.

Innovative New Studio Space Will Take Media Education, Research to Next Level at UK

Apr 13, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 13, 2022) — The University of Kentucky is widely regarded as an intercollegiate sports powerhouse. But UK also, increasingly, is known for its ability to leverage athletics and partnerships with the private sector for academic and career success for students. That’s the idea behind a distinctive partnership led by UK’s College of Communication and Information to create a 20,000-square-foot studio, production center and learning/research laboratory in Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center in the heart of downtown Lexington.

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