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Microsoft and USF Partner for AI Classroom Hackathon Kick-Off
As a college student, learning about AI can be an exciting and rewarding experience that can open new career opportunities and help you stay ahead of the curve. That’s why we were excited to learn that Microsoft had chosen USF to co-host a kick-off event for their annual AI Classroom Hackathon competition, which focuses on students competing to build intelligent applications that reimagine education in the era of AI.
November 7, 2023IT in the News
Join us for the Microsoft AI Hackathon Kickoff Event!
Microsoft is partnering with USF Information Technology and the Judy Genshaft Honors College to host a special launch event that will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the Honors College building.
October 4, 2023IT in the News
Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Throughout the month, USF Information Technology will be sharing important tips on how to stay safe online and we will also be participating in several events. By raising awareness about cybersecurity, we can help prevent cyberattacks, protect personal information, and safeguard sensitive data.
October 2, 2023IT in the News
Meeting Transcriptions Now Available for Microsoft Teams
Meeting transcriptions are now available in Microsoft Teams and are also automatically generated on videos uploaded to SharePoint and the rest of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
September 29, 2023IT in the News
SVC Data Center in Tampa Outage Planned for September 24
This fall, USF Information Technology will be making important changes to the building infrastructure of the SVC Data Center in Tampa. To make these changes, a planned power outage will occur, and applications hosted in the Tampa data center will be down temporarily for a short period of time.
July 20, 2023IT in the News
USF IT Encouraging Microsoft Authenticator App through Notification Campaign
As cybersecurity risks continue to rise, USF leverages state-of-the-art MFA protection to help keep our accounts safe. The Microsoft Authenticator app is our preferred method of authentication, providing great security benefits along with fast and reliable login access.
July 17, 2023IT in the News
Learn more about upcoming NetID password changes
To help protect the USF community and enhance cybersecurity, IT is making changes to our NetID password requirements. Our new guidelines will require your password to be at least 12 characters long.
June 15, 2023IT in the News
Celebrating Women in IT for National Women's History Month
During the month of March, USF Information Technology will be highlighting women in IT to celebrate National Women’s History month. With more women making contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields than ever before, we wanted to take this opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique perspectives from some of the women who are a part of USF Information Technology.
March 1, 2023IT in the News
Important Security Changes to USF Login Processes
Starting Monday, February 27, when you respond to an MFA push notification using the Authenticator app, you will be presented with a number on the screen you are using to sign in. You will need to type that number into the Authenticator app to complete the approval and sign in process. This step provides an additional layer of security to ensure you are the person actively trying to sign in. Learn more.
February 21, 2023IT in the News
A Podcast Conversation with USF IT's Alice Wei
Alice Wei, USF IT's AVP for Digital Transformation, was recently featured in a podcast with the Tambellini Group to discuss how USF IT’s innovative strategies to rapidly deploy custom applications and leverage agile leadership management has positioned them as a leader in higher education technology.
November 18, 2022IT in the News
USF IT’s Jenny Paulsen Receives National Award for Innovative Higher Education Technology
USF Information Technology is happy to announce that Jenny Paulsen, our Deputy Chief Information Officer, has recently been named a recipient of the University Technology Leader of the Year Award by EdScoop.
November 7, 2022IT in the News