Tech Den recently welcomed a few dozen sixth graders from the Forsyth School for a Halloween-themed open house that brought together hands-on activities, plenty of curiosity and a closer look at the technologies shaping life on campus. Throughout the tour, the students, joined by their Innovation and Design teacher Melissa Leuthardt and a few school […]
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IT All Hands recording and materials from November meeting now available
The November IT All Hands meeting recording and materials are now available in the archives, through the IT website. Presentations capturing the latest on the WashU IT Operating Model priority for Demand and Capacity Management, as well as an update on the Medical Applications team were shared. Special guest Lisa Weingarth, Executive Director of the […]
WashU IT’s Stegeman honored as Person of ImpacT for servant leadership
As the Assistant Director for Enabling Applications, Melanie Stegeman spends her days leading a team of subject matter experts who provide tools for the WashU community. Applications within her portfolio include Emma, Qualtrics, KnowledgeLake and DocuSign, along with others that equip people to do their jobs better. Stegeman is honored and humbled to receive recognition […]
Person of ImpacT Tammy Caradonna in the spotlight for attention to detail, focus on results
The year was 1985. Brand new Madonna tunes sizzled on the radio. Back to the Future played in theaters. New Coke was all the rage. And Tammy Caradonna started working as a secretary in the Becker Library at WashU. Many things have changed in the 40 years since she started at WashU. But some things remain […]
WashU IT SAM and Software Licensing collaboration to enhance value in the New Year
WashU IT is excited to share new developments designed to enhance the customer experience. Software Asset Management (SAM) and Software Operations are collaborating to deliver even more value to WashU. Looking ahead to 2026, the upcoming launch of the Software Asset Management Communications Hub—a new SharePoint site designed to keep customers up to date on software […]
WashU’s secure Generative AI API supports integration, approved for sensitive data
WashU is excited to offer secure, scalable, cost-effective, unified API (Application Programming Interface) access to cutting-edge generative AI models. Designed for faculty, researchers and staff, the platform supports integration with sandboxed endpoints hosted within WashU’s Azure tenant, which is approved for sensitive data, including HIPAA and FERPA. This will result in ease of access to powerful […]
Stay In Sync: Keep WashU computers updated and secure
To receive mandatory security updates and check in with inventory systems, all WashU computers must be powered on at least once a month and connected to the system’s network at a campus location or through VPN. Non-compliance means a device will not receive mandatory, critical security updates. This affects performance, security compliance and could result […]
Microsoft Teams meetings update – BJC customers will now bypass the lobby
WashU IT has changed the default behavior for how individuals outside of WashU join Microsoft Teams meetings. Previously individuals in other organizations using Teams might have been held “in the lobby” until a meeting participant admitted them. This setting was changed on November 24, allowing individuals from trusted organizations, such as BJC, to bypass the lobby […]
Compute2: The New Standard for computational research at WashU
WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) new Compute2 high-performance computing cluster is already driving faster, more efficient research across disciplines. For one researcher, Yuanjian Zhang, working on global atmospheric simulations, the upgrades have made a measurable impact. “Compute2 features the latest Intel Emerald Rapids CPUs, which are about 30 percent faster than those on Compute1,” […]
Resources available for new Box and OneDrive storage quotas
On November 5, 2025, WashU IT implemented a new storage quota for all WashU Box accounts and began enforcing the existing 1 TB limit for OneDrive for Business accounts, including Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. This change was to ensure compliance with vendor contract terms and in direct response to evolving usage patterns, thereby mitigating […]