Is AI a risk or a catalyst for advancing EDI?  

Is AI perpetuating or bridging gender gaps? “Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equality,” a thought-provoking article by UN Women, explores this intriguing topic. With real-world examples, like gender-biased AI outputs and how AI systems are conceptualized and built, it uncovers the exciting potential for AI to help promote a more inclusive future.  

WashU IT’s administrative support team provides outstanding service 

WashU IT’s administrative support team of professionals works hard to elevate the customer experience, providing outstanding, timely service. In the spotlight are Maureen Fischer, Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer Jessie Minton, Administrative Coordinator III Melissa Schicker, Administrative Coordinator III Ashley Miholli, and Administrative Coordinator II Jackie Sills.  The mission of our administrative support team […]

WashU IT Website Modernization Underway: Enhancing User Experience Through Seamless Navigation 

We are excited to announce the beginning of the WashU IT Website Modernization project, an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to deliver excellence in customer experience. As part of the ImpacT plan and Here and Next Digital Transformation collaboration, this initiative reflects our dedication to enhancing various facets of our university’s digital infrastructure.  […]

April IT All Hands recording and materials now available

The April IT All Hands meeting recording and presentation materials are now available for review. If you were unable to attend last month’s meeting, or if you just want a recap, please explore the materials from the last meeting, or any of the past meetings from the last several years.

May 17: Maestro user access removal  

As part of the Maestro retirement, Maestro user access will be removed on May 17th, 2024. Please transition to Emma or another application for mass emailing prior to May 17. Visit the  Mass Emailing page  for more information.  Have questions? Submit a ServiceNow ticket  and include  Attention: Enabling Applications in your request.  We appreciate your patience as we […]

Celebrating WashU IT new hires between January-April, 2024

It takes the commitment and dedication of a talented team to position WashU IT as the trusted strategic partner at WashU. Since January, we have added to our diverse and skilled group of professionals, helping pave the way to a bright and vibrant future.  Welcome to our new contractors and full-time employees.  Welcome to our […]

Celebrating WashU IT promotions between January-April 2024

When employees are promoted, it is a time for teams to celebrate their internal talent and recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments exhibited by individuals. Since January, there have been some promotions that help position WashU IT for future success.  Congratulations are in order to recognize some talented professionals who have exemplified the tenets of […]

The last STS All-Staff Meeting of the year: Celebrating Student Techs 

As the academic year ends, STS celebrated the final STS all-staff meeting on April 19th. This last meeting acknowledged the contributions of the student techs who have dedicated their time and skills throughout the year. It was also a chance to gather all the student techs who’ve worked with STS this year, including the soon-to-be […]

Launch of Student Data Program enhances the student journey at WashU

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Student Data Program at Washington University in St. Louis!  This initiative, led by the WashU IT Data & Analytics team in collaboration with key university partners, is designed to bring student-related data from a variety of source systems into the WashU Data Warehouse, offering a comprehensive […]