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Media Depot Student Matt Dunlap Premieres Film

Dec 6, 2021

On Friday, December 3, audience members gathered in Worsham Cinema in the Gatton Student Center to watch “Burning in Trial”, a film by Media Depot student worker Matt Dunlap. The film was written and directed by Dunlap with the help of fellow Media Depot students and equipment.

Gen.G and UK Partner for 2nd Annual Give Health Fundraiser for Kentucky Children’s Hospital

from UK Now

Nov 30, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2021) — Gen.G and the University of Kentucky announced today the two will continue their ongoing partnership by joining forces for the second annual "Give Health for Kentucky Kids'' fundraiser in December supporting Kentucky Children’s Hospital. All proceeds of this event go directly to Extra Life for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital — a program through Children’s Miracle Network that unites gamers from across the globe to raise money for children’s hospitals.

Price Quoted in Feature on New Scholarship from UK Alumna Erin Simon

Nov 23, 2021

For University of Kentucky alumna Erin Simon, esports changed her life. The billion-dollar industry has opened doors for her she didn’t know existed. Now, a multimedia personality, host, producer and consultant within esports, gaming and entertainment, Simon wants to open those same doors for others at the university through the Erin Ashley Simon Esports Internship Fund.

Phillips Quoted in Article About Rural KY Infrastructure Deal

Nov 22, 2021

Via WDRB News Bedford, Ky. (WDRB) -- President Joe Biden signed into law an infrastructure package Monday, including $65 billion for infrastructure, which could improve internet access around the country.

Upcoming Updates for External Accounts Including Vendors, Contractors & Volunteer Faculty

Oct 26, 2021

Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to inform the UK community of process updates regarding external account management. External accounts consist of externals and external learners. Externals are non-UK employees that require access to University resources for their job, research, or academics (e.g., vendors, contractors, volunteer faculty). External learners are non-UK employees that need access to UK web-based training. These updates to automated processes regarding these accounts are essential in continuing to harden the cybersecurity posture at UK.

UK Presents on Test-Optional Data at SAIR Conference

Oct 18, 2021

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UK Information Technology Services’ Institutional Research, Analytics and Decision Support (IRADS) team presented at the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) conference on October 11. Three IRADS members, Chris Thuringer, Adam Lindstrom, and SuZanne Troske, presented “Developing Test Optional Rules for University Decision Points” at the conference held in the Galt House in Louisville.

UK Presents on Test-Optional Data at SAIR Conference

Oct 18, 2021

Colleges Innovate to Support At-Risk Students, Inside and Outside the Classroom

Oct 15, 2021

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Student retention has been a priority for universities for years, but declining enrollments during the pandemic have led many institutions to amplify their efforts. More than ever, colleges are leveraging technology, support services and campus resources — including tutoring, advising, financial aid and mentorship — to help at-risk students stay in school, thrive academically and have enriching experiences. In fact, 72 percent increased investments in student success technologies during the pandemic, according to a recent EDUCAUSE survey.

UK Attending 2021 Supercomputing Conference

Oct 6, 2021

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This year, UK employees from ITS Research Computing Infrastructure (RCI) and the Center for Computational Sciences (CCS) will be attending the 2021 Supercomputing Conference from November 14 – 19. Since 1988, the conference has grown to host over 13,000 students, researchers, and industry professionals interested in data analytics, high-performance computing (HPC), and the latest in computing technologies.

Update Your Zoom to Version 5.5 or Newer

Oct 6, 2021

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UPDATE: Zoom will be delaying the implementation of the 9-month release window requirement for all Zoom accounts and users from Nov. 1 to a later date. Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to inform students, faculty, and staff that Zoom is requiring that all clients be updated to version 5.5+ in order to join any meeting at a later date. See below for questions you may have regarding this new policy. How Do I Know What Version of Zoom I Have?

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