Research Computing Update: Compute2 Cluster Advances

WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is actively working on the delivery, installation, and configuration of hardware from each vendor. This is crucial in ensuring the cluster infrastructure meets Compute2’s highest performance, security, and reliability standards. We anticipate that early adopters will have access to the cluster around February 2025. For questions or clarification, university researchers can contact our […]

Congratulations to WashU CIO Jessie Minton; winner of the 2024 Orbie Award in Large Enterprise Category 

WashU’s Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor for Technology, Jessie Minton, recently was named the 2024 Orbie award winner in the Large Enterprise category by the Inspire Leadership Network. The organization, which has recognized excellence in technology leadership since 1998, honors chief information officers who drive innovation and transform their region through their demonstrated excellence.  […]

Getting a new mobile device over the holidays? Don’t forget to register it for Duo 2FA. 

For those getting a new mobile device, cellphone or tablet this holiday season remember to register it for 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) with WashU. The WashU 2FA How-To’s page offers guidance and more information.  Or you can select a link below that applies to your situation:  Please note, as of last fall, you can add the […]

New WashU IT Service Desk After Call Survey

WashU IT is implementing a three (3) question post phone call survey when you reach out to the Service Desk for support. The three questions will be: We will analyze your feedback to identify patterns, which will direct our training and resources, in order to enhance the level of service we are able to provide. […]

WashU Maker Resource Fair 2025

The WashU Maker Resource Fair is an annual dynamic event designed to showcase the wealth of maker and technology resources available to the WashU community for bringing their innovative ideas to life. This fair will feature interactive demonstrations highlighting cutting-edge tools and facilities ranging from various 3D technologies and advanced software to creative workshops and collaborative spaces. Food, games, prizes, and lots […]

WashU IT’s Winter Celebration highlights and United Way 100 Neediest Cases campaign and engagement activity drive update   

More than 350 employees gathered last week for the annual Winter Celebration at Top Golf at Midtown. CIO Jessie Minton thanked the team for its dedication and institutional impact throughout the year. Donations were collected on-site for the annual United Way 100 Neediest Cases campaign. While the campaign is coming to a close, there are […]

WashU IT Launches Live Chat for Enhanced Support

On November 18, WashU IT successfully introduced live chat support for the entire university community through the WashU Service Desk Portal. The new feature provides the university community with a flexible and convenient way to seek assistance, complementing the existing options of email, phone and self-service. The solution also streamlines how WashU IT teams interact with […]

Network Modernization, Holiday donation and engagement drive, and more were the focus of November IT All Hands    

The November IT All Hands meeting took place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3–4 p.m. CT, featuring updates on Network Modernization, WashU IT’s holiday donation and engagement drive, and more. An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight kicked off the meeting, which drew a crowd of more than 430.  A brief introduction was provided by Chief […]

CIO Jessie Minton named 2024 ORBIE award winner in Large Enterprise category  

Jessie Minton, Washington University in St. Louis’s Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor for Technology, was named the 2024 Orbie award winner in the Large Enterprise category by the Inspire Leadership Network on December 5.  The awards are given annually through Inspire in 25 chapters represented in 30 markets across the country. They recognize outstanding […]