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 […]

The Capacity Management Corner: New Resources Announcement

New Resource Pages for Project & Program Managers and Resource Managers The Capacity Management team is thrilled to announce the launch of two new resource pages designed to support our community of Project & Program Managers, as well as our Resource Managers. These resource pages are tailored to provide you with the knowledge and tools […]

Enterprise Systems & Solutions (ESS): Q2 2025 Highlights and Milestones

Enterprise Systems and Solutions (ESS) is working on a variety of projects. Below is a list of the projects they have completed in Q2 2025. Assignment Group Project Title Project Team Project Significance Enabling Apps EA-17668 Qualtrics for Research Implementation on Phase II Data Retention Michele Harashe, Janet Deyarmin In April 2024, a second Qualtrics […]

WashU IT newsletter strategy update: A more strategic approach to WashU IT newsletters 

WashU IT has revamped its newsletter strategy, adjusting the cadence of publications. While this update was provided during recent IT All Hands meetings, we wanted to share it with you here as a reminder.    What has changed?  The publication dates for each newsletter are available on the WashU IT recurring communications calendar, which is available […]

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 Launched in November 2024, this initiative aims to replace outdated network equipment with cutting-edge technology to meet the institution’s evolving digital needs.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.

New Cognos Basics Training Available

Data Management & Analytics is excited to announce that a new e-learning module, Cognos Basics, is available in Learn@Work. This all-new module references the latest version of the Cognos Analytics tool and replaces the older Cognos Basics module.

Helping You Navigate WashU IT 

Continuing our promise to provide seamless, accessible and transparent IT support and services to the university, WashU IT is excited to introduce the End User Experience (EUX) initiative. This team provides a centralized entrance for our stakeholders and customers so that, together, we can help you better navigate the world of IT.  Within EUX, we’ve […]

Feedback Request: Salesforce Enterprise License Exploration

Resource Management is in the beginning phase of working with several campus partners on exploring an enterprise license with Salesforce. If your area already works with Salesforce or would like to in the future, please email Alexis Nugent at a.nugent@wustl.edu.

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 […]