Pause to technology purchases and projects involving student data

As we approach the start of the complicated go-live year for  Workday Student, we are asking that schools and units pause the purchase of new technologies or the start of new technical projects that involve student data. This pause is temporary but necessary to ensure no negative impacts to our transition to Workday Student. Further, we […]

Optimizing Healthcare Delivery through IT: Insights into Clinical and Research Information

In this ImpacT video installment, WashU IT highlights how we are streamlining clinical workflows, driving groundbreaking research initiatives, and delivering world class patient information. Optimizing Healthcare Delivery through IT: Insights into Clinical and Research Information explores the world of clinical information, connecting Information Technology to patients at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). In collaboration […]

WashU IT Hub – Changes coming to 4480 Clayton

Some changes are coming to our 4480 Clayton office space that will impact the layout and location of WashU IT departments.  In alignment with our IT Operating Model and due to the current space being underutilized, the decision has been made to consolidate WashU IT’s office space at 4480 Clayton. A research trial for the Mallinckrodt Institute for Radiology (MIR) will also be moving into […]

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 […]

Message from the CIO: The path to achieving FY24 Goals 

Now that the new year is in full swing, I’d like to take this opportunity to share  the progress we are making on the achievement of our FY24 goals . We will continue updating the FY24 progress document to reflect our ongoing status.  Guided by the success statements outlined in ImpacT, our IT Strategic Plan, we are […]

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 […]

New Associate CISO Haverstock brings cybersecurity and tech leadership experience to WashU IT

WashU IT welcomed Todd Haverstock to the role of Associate Chief Information Security Officer in November. He brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, and health care that will help ensure strategic alignment.  Haverstock said there are several reasons he was attracted to the role at WashU, noting, “I welcomed the opportunity to […]

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: […]