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Microsoft has unveiled an exciting update allowing individuals to customize the Teams platform. As of late June, the new Chat & Channels experience was introduced, allowing for a streamlined interface merging Teams and Chat into a singular menu.  This redesign means the left navigation bar, traditionally home to separate sections for Teams, will now unify […]

WashU IT Research Infrastructure Services (RIS) has dedicated Research Facilitators to provide personalized support for your research needs. For those getting started with RIS services, as well as experienced users, one-on-one 15-minute Zoom sessions are available. Book a session today.  Sessions are available to:  RIS is available to help researchers work smarter and more efficiently. 

IT in higher education doesn’t need to be complicated. The End User Experience (EUX) team helps cut through complexity, reduce friction, and deliver smarter, more user-focused services across campus. Whether launching a project, troubleshooting a process, or navigating change—EUX is the trusted guide for customers and serves the rest of WashU IT through transparent, collaborative […]

In January 2023, Washington University in St. Louis started the process to modernize how staff verify the animal census by pairing Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)—a technology that uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects—with the Laboratory Animal Management and Protocol System (LAMPS). While LAMPS continues to determine the census based on cage […]

At WashU IT, effective communication is essential to the mission and delivering an excellent customer experience. To ensure messages are clear, consistent, and reach the right audiences without causing email fatigue, we have developed the Executive/Stakeholder Email Procedure, Executive Etiquette Best Practices, and Mass Email Policy for widely distributed emails from WashU IT.  Watch the […]