WashU is excited to offer secure, scalable, cost-effective, unified API (Application Programming Interface) access to cutting-edge generative AI models. Designed for faculty, researchers and staff, the platform supports integration with sandboxed endpoints hosted within WashU’s Azure tenant, which is approved for sensitive data, including HIPAA and FERPA. This will result in ease of access to powerful […]
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Microsoft Rolls Out GPT-5 in Copilot
Starting in early August, Microsoft began integrating OpenAI’s latest generative AI model, GPT-5, into Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This upgrade enhances the AI assistant’s capabilities for all WashU users—whether they have a full Copilot for Microsoft 365 license or are using the free Microsoft 365 Copilot chat version—offering smarter reasoning, quicker responses, and improved access to work-related […]
GPT-5 Arrives in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft has announced the release of GPT-5 in Microsoft 365 Copilot, reinforcing its commitment to delivering OpenAI’s latest models to customers within 30 days of launch. This integration brings significant advancements in AI-powered productivity, offering users a more intelligent and responsive experience across their daily workflows. GPT-5 introduces a dynamic model-routing capability within Copilot. When […]
New Capabilities Coming to Microsoft Copilot in Word
Microsoft is rolling out enhanced functionality for Copilot in Word, designed to transform how users create and edit documents. These updates introduce a more conversational and iterative experience, allowing users to interact with Copilot more naturally and efficiently. Starting in September 2025, Microsoft will begin a worldwide rollout of new features for Copilot in Word, […]
Meet some of WashU IT’s “People of ImpacT”
WashU IT is highlighting some special employees who received multiple nominations as People of ImpacT in 2024. Employees are nominated by their peers, managers, and customers. WashU IT is highlighting some special employees who received multiple nominations as People of ImpacT in 2024. Employees are nominated by their peers, managers, and customers. While 93 employees were […]
Tying service and experience together: University Services new website launches July 1
The Parking & Transportation and Campus Card websites will become part of the new University Services division website this summer. With a greater focus on customers, these enhancements will make it easier to find the information you need when you need it. The new face will be unveiled on July 1. A group of about […]
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) to enhance customer onboarding experience with website and portal upgrades
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of an enhanced customer onboarding experience for users. Enhancements will be made starting in late May to elevate the customer experience. After May 30, you can go to the RIS website to explore the updates. Some of these upgrades will include a […]
Check out the latest content moved from Learn@Work to Workday Learning
As of April 14, 2025, another round of learning content has been moved from Learn@Work to Workday Learning. This group includes LinkedIn Learning, University Advancement, WashU Information Technology, the Brown School, WashU Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology, and more. View which courses moved and learn more about the project at Workday@WashU. This move is part of the […]
Person of ImpacT: Tahnee Alves personifies “team”
One of 12 people who received multiple nominations in 2024 as a WashU IT Person of ImpacT, Tahnee Alves is an IT Marketing and Creative Strategist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. A “Person of ImpacT” is an individual who personifies the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT, and has a significant and positive influence […]
WashU IT All Hands April meeting recap; please take the Operating Model survey
The April All Hands meeting featured Chief of Staff Melinda Schmidt introducing the new WashU IT Operating Model, as well as Chief Information Officer Jessie Minton highlighting important employee milestones, and a presentation from Emma Klues, Vice President of Communications for Great Rivers Greenways. Those within WashU IT are invited to take a post-meeting survey […]