WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is excited to announce that CryoSPARC, the leading software for cryo-EM data processing, is now available on the RIS platform. Why it matters: Researchers can now seamlessly access CryoSPARC to accelerate high-resolution structure determination and streamline workflows. This integration ensures enhanced accessibility, performance, and support for all users. Enhance your research […]
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WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) to launch enhanced customer onboarding experience with website and portal upgrades in May
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of an enhanced customer onboarding experience for users later in May. To enhance this experience, RIS is restructuring and improving its website with more straightforward navigation. Furthermore, the Jira customer portal will be updated to provide a more intuitive customer experience. News updates […]
Student Tech Services (STS) collaborates with College Prep for STEM workshops
The partnership between Student Technology Services (STS) and WashU’s College Prep Program (CPP) continues to spark curiosity and excitement for technology among local high school students through a series of hands-on workshops. The high school sophomore cohort was offered opportunities to learn about key technology concepts and work on skills that were outlined as a […]
Introducing our new WashU IT email signature – now available
In line with the new WashU brand, and to emphasize that we are all WashU IT, a new mail signature line is being made available for you to add within Outlook. Consistent use of a uniform email signature line across all of WashU IT aids information security efforts by helping our customers spot and report […]
The WUSTL Key is now WashU Key
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.
Network Modernization Project: May 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 Launched in November 2024, this initiative aims to replace outdated network equipment with cutting-edge technology to meet the institution’s evolving digital needs.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 […]
New WashU IT framework a focus of April IT All Hands
Join us for the April IT All Hands meeting from 3-4 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 16 as WashU IT Chief of Staff Melinda Schmidt introduces WashU IT’s new Operating Model; a framework for how we work that will directly support the important progress teams are making to align with the ImpacT and Here and […]
Person of ImpacT: Celebrating Julie Szaj, Director, PPMO Organizational Change Management
Central to WashU IT’s Organizational Change Management (OCM) team is an individual whose leadership transcends the professional realm and touches people’s lives in ways that are profound, lasting, and deeply meaningful. Julie Szaj, Director, PPMO OCM team, was nominated by multiple peers as a 2024 Person of ImpacT. The nominations are a tribute to Szaj’s […]
Request to dim the lights for migrating birds in May: Take the Lights Out Pledge
Each year, billions of birds cross through the United States on their seasonal migrations. An estimated 600,000 birds die after colliding with buildings. Lights Out Heartland, a collaboration of organizations from the heartland area of the US, is asking individuals and organizations to dim or turn off non-essential outdoor lights and close blinds this May […]
Update on LinkedIn Learning transitions to Workday Learning
As of Monday, April 14, the latest round of learning content will be moved from Learn@Work to Workday Learning. This group includes LinkedInLearning, 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 larger project to transition all courses […]