We are excited to share new, visually striking, and streamlined WashU IT templates. These resources are now available for everyone within our organization to use. Whether you are looking to create a presentation, report, meeting agenda, or letter, there is a template for that. The new templates are an initiative of the WashU IT Brand […]
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Person of ImpacT: Recognizing Alesya Bernatskaya, Program Director for WashU IT’s CyBear Secure Program
A Leader in Cybersecurity Transformation At the heart of WashU’s cybersecurity transformation is a dedicated team of professionals guided by the vision of strong leadership across WashU IT and supported by Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Chris Shull. Among them is Alesya Bernatskaya, Program Director for the CyBear Secure Program, whose role as a facilitator has helped drive […]
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. The RIS team has completed each vendor’s delivery, installation, and configuration of hardware and are working on configuring the new SLURM job […]
Network Modernization Project: March 2025 Update
The Network Modernization Project is improving connectivity across all university campuses in 2025. Launched in November 2024, this initiative aims to replace outdated network equipment with cutting-edge technology to meet the institution’s evolving digital needs. The project features a tenfold increase in bandwidth to improve network performance, enhance security through segmentation, and simplify network management […]
The WUSTL Key is becoming WashU Key on March 18
The WUSTL Key is changing names to WashU Key on March 18. While getting a new name and new look, rest assured that your login process will remain unchanged.
Introducing Box AI: A powerful new AI tool for faculty, staff, and students
WashU faculty, staff, and students now have access to Box AI, an innovative new tool that integrates generative artificial intelligence directly into the Box cloud storage platform. Whether drafting reports, analyzing research data, or managing large volumes of content, Box AI can help streamline workflow, enhance productivity, and provide deeper insights into stored documents. Box AI is already […]
Enhancing IT Collaboration: Community Practices in Program & Project Management and Business Analysis
IT Communities of Practice in Program Management, Project Management, and Business Analysis are structured to enhance innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen governance. Through these efforts, WashU aims to foster a culture of shared knowledge and continuous improvement. By leveraging expertise from various IT disciplines, these groups help address gaps between technology and institutional needs, guaranteeing […]
Woolard selected as winner of 2024 WashU IT ImpacT award
WashU IT is proud to celebrate Sherri Woolard as the 2024 WashU IT Person of ImpacT. Woolard was among 12 distinguished awardees from within WashU IT who received nominations from more than one person. She was voted as the top award recipient during the January All Hands meeting, with nearly 340 of 510 meeting attendees […]
Improving Our Customer Culture: What to expect from EUX
Over the last 90 days, the End User Experience (EUX) team has been building and developing resources and structures to better equip IT as we grow our culture of providing excellent customer service. Thank you for your enthusiasm about the launch of EUX. Here are more details about how you can engage with the EUX […]
Stronger Together: A commitment to EDI in 2025
The new year is here. It’s natural that each of us reflects on how far we’ve come and where we want to go next. This season of introspection allows us to consider how we can improve in 2025; personally, and as a group. One of the most impactful ways we, as WashU IT, can grow […]