A Fall Update & Spring Outlook from our CIO, Dr. Sharyne Miller
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I'd like to share some exciting updates on the projects and initiatives ITS has been working on...
2024 Archives
December
Important Updates to Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Coming Jan. 27
We're excited to share some important updates to UNCW’s Duo two-factor authentication (2FA) system, aimed at enhancing security across...
November
Planned Maintenance Weekend Nov. 15-17 & Nov. 22-24
We will perform system maintenance during the weekends of Nov. 15-17 and Nov. 22-24. Please plan accordingly, as all systems and services are...
Windows 11 Rollout & How You Can Upgrade Early!
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. We’re excited to announce a campus-wide shift to Windows 11 starting next...
Now Available: macOS Sequoia Upgrade for UNCW-Owned Apple Computers
The macOS Sequoia upgrade is now available for university-owned Apple computers. Learn how to upgrade today!
Take Action: Summer & Fall 2020 Courses in Canvas Will Be Deleted Nov. 18
As part of our maintenance plan, Summer and Fall 2020 courses in Canvas will be deleted on Nov. 18. This is part of our bi-annual cycle to manage...
October
Maintenance Weekend Oct. 18 (5 p.m.) to Oct. 21 (8 a.m.)
From Oct. 18 (5 p.m.) to Oct. 21 (8 a.m.), as part of our preapproved maintenance schedule, we will conduct maintenance work on various campus...
Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Us!
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we have an exciting lineup of events and activities for faculty, staff and students. Explore what we...
September
Discover Copilot for Microsoft 365: A Unique AI Opportunity for Faculty & Staff
UNCW is excited to offer 50 faculty and 50 staff the opportunity to join a 9-month pilot to evaluate Copilot for Microsoft 365, a tool designed to...
Maintenance Weekend Sept. 6 (5 p.m.) – Sept. 9 (8 a.m.)
From Sept. 6 (5 p.m.) to Sept. 9 (8 a.m.), as part of our preapproved maintenance schedule, we will conduct maintenance work on various campus...
August
Maintenance Weekend Aug. 9 (noon) – Aug. 12 (8 a.m.)
ITS has scheduled maintenance from Aug. 9 (noon) to Aug 12 (8 a.m.). These windows allow ITS the opportunity to patch and upgrade UNCW systems,...
May
Maintenance Weekend May 31 (noon) – June 3 (8 a.m.)
ITS has scheduled maintenance from May 31 (noon) to June 3 (8 a.m.). These windows allow ITS the opportunity to patch and upgrade UNCW systems,...
March
A Spring Update from Our CIO, Sharyne Miller
ITS is committed to innovation, security, & research needs at UNCW. I'm excited to share information about the strategic plan, research...
Assessing Our Research & High-Performance Computing Needs
UNC Wilmington is assessing its research computing needs & engaging faculty, students & staff through surveys & focus groups to shape...
Microsoft Copilot AI Chat is Now Available for UNCW
You can now leverage the power and convenience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Microsoft Copilot with Commercial Data Protection. Developed in...
ITS Welcomes New Staff to Our Team!
UNCW's Information Technology Services welcomes new staff members to their team. Aaron Culler will lead IT security, Blake Daniels will be...
IT Security Update to Open Authorization (OAuth 2.0)
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization protocol websites or applications use to access information from other apps. If you have used campus applications...
New Microsoft Teams 2.0 - Faster, Simpler, & Improved
On April 1, we will transition to the new Teams, giving you a redesigned look and providing a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. The...
New! Technology Inventory Management System (TIMS)
We are thrilled to introduce TIMS, a game-changer for UNCW departments. This innovative system will streamline computer inventory management and...