News & Events

On February 6, 2021, Qualtrics is deprecating support for Android versions less than 5.0 (also known as Lollipop, released November 2014). This change is necessary to ensure the best possible experience in terms of app security. Additionally, the WebView component of the app is now installed separately. If you have a newer device, it likely […]

The Shared IT Services (SITS) program continues to move forward. Unit migrations to SITS remain a top priority of the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor of IT at Washington University in St. Louis. Amidst the changing environment and operations throughout the year, SITS has adapted its approach to move forward with […]

Written by Sherri Woolard, submitted by Jennie Franke Enterprise Applications (EA) is kicking off an effort to evaluate and select an Enterprise Architecture Tool to help us more efficiently and effectively respond to the technology demands of WashU. Summary Washington University in St. Louis is in the midst of a significant technology modernization journey where […]

Submitted by Jennie Franke Status reports can be mundane, both for the reader and the writer. Or they can be a very effective tool at creating transparency and aligning expectations when well written. It can ensure confidence in the project. So, how do you ensure you have a well written status report that relates value […]

Microsoft has announced the retirement of Skype for Business in 2021.  All Skype for Business functionality has been replicated and expanded upon in Teams, Microsoft’s Office 365 collaboration application. Washington University Information Technology will retire Skype for Business on January 19, 2021, and is pleased to announce that Microsoft Teams is already available for you to […]