New WashU IT Chief of Staff Melinda Schmidt starts February 26th

Effective Monday, February 26th, Melinda Schmidt will join WashU IT as the new Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff to CIO Jessie Minton. Schmidt will assume the role currently held by Russell Sharp who is retiring in the coming months after 5 years of service. Sharp will help ease Schmidt’s transition over the next […]

Check out Gartner Office Hours and available resources 

Soon you will notice a meeting invite on your outlook calendar to attend Gartner Office Hours. This is an optional meeting. You can choose to attend or not based on your interest and availability.  Providing you with the meeting link will help you be aware of these office hours opportunities and the topics. Additionally, a […]

Securing Tomorrow: A Journey into Information Security Excellence

WashU IT’s Strategic Plan, ImpacT, aims to enhance decision-making by leveraging data through literacy, analytics, quality, and accessibility. Over four years, we’ll advance technology to boost WashU’s competitive edge and transform how we teach, learn, and innovate.   In this ImpacT video installment, we explore the multifaceted world of cybersecurity. Chief Information Security Officer, Chris Shull […]

Coming soon to WUIT Systems Support 

Beginning this month, ServiceNow & Legacy ServiceNow access requests will be transferred from WashU IT Enterprise Applications to Systems Support.  WashU IT Systems Support is not only the Tier 1 Helpdesk for Workday, Learn@Work, Wustl Key’s, and Duo 2FA issues, but also provides access for applications such as Research Management System, DocuSign, One.WUSTL.edu Publisher, ADIS: […]

Message from the CIO: Celebrating innovation in the New Year 

Welcome to the new year! I hope that each of you were able to enjoy some time this holiday season to connect with others and that you  feel recharged.   As we look toward the next 12 months, Iʼm confident that 2024 will undoubtedly be a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and success.   Each day of every […]

OCIO ImpacT Spotlight: New video highlights IT ImpacT efforts 

WashU IT’s Strategic Plan, ImpacT, aims to enhance decision-making by leveraging data through literacy, analytics, quality, and accessibility. Over four years, we’ll advance technology to boost WashU’s competitive edge and transform how we teach, learn, and innovate.   Russell Sharp and Amy Walter from the Office of the Chief Information Officer present “Innovate & Secure: The […]

A Glimpse into the Future: ServiceNow Next Experience Coming Soon 

WashU IT is thrilled to bring you some exciting news that will take the ITIL user and business stakeholder experience with ServiceNow to new heights in February 2024.  We understand the vital role that high-efficiency platforms and user-friendly interfaces play in IT daily workflows. That is why we are delighted to introduce the ServiceNow Next […]

Important update for those getting new mobile devices this holiday season 

For those getting a new cellphone this holiday season, you can now include your Duo Mobile app in iCloud and Android cloud backups. This will make the transition to your new device much simpler.   The Duo Mobile app settings were recently updated, allowing you to include Duo Mobile in cloud backups, streamlining the process of […]