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  • ua online

    New year, new information updates

    January 07, 2022

    With 2021 behind us and the new year off to a start, now is a good time to make sure your online information is correct and up to date.

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    Â鶹´«Ã½A website gets an update!

    January 07, 2022

    After a robust design process encompassing Information Technology, University Advancement, the Web Advisory Committee and many others, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage campus website has been updated to reflect a new modern design!

  • Online security

    Holiday Shopping: Check the privacy settings on your smart devices!

    December 17, 2021

    When you're thinking about purchasing a Smart device of any kind -- whether it's a home security device or a Smart refrigerator, it's important to check the privacy ratings before purchasing and to make sure to secure your privacy settings before you begin using your device.

  • Email

    Don't forget to set vacation email and voicemail settings before the holidays!

    December 17, 2021

    As the holidays approach and winter office closures are upon us, don't forget to update your vacation messages on your office phone and email account.

  • Online security

    Password Tips & Advice

    December 03, 2021

    Passphrases (or passwords) are like house keys to your personal home online. Making your passwords as strong as possible helps keep your information secure, both at home and at Â鶹´«Ã½.

  • cloud storage

    Â鶹´«Ã½ Banner Cloud Migration

    December 03, 2021

    The Â鶹´«Ã½ Office of Information Technology has embarked on a project that will advance the Banner enterprise resource planning ecosystem and enable increased agility and stability.

  • 10-digit dialing changes

    November 05, 2021

    Phone dialing from on-campus locations has recently changed. Be sure to update call forwarding and other systems affected by the changes.

  • Time to update your Â鶹´«Ã½ directory information

    November 05, 2021

    When the clocks change for daylight saving's it's a great time to remember to update your directory information.

  • Online security

    Multi-factor Authentication Reminder

    October 15, 2021

    October 20th is the target date for your account to be enrolled in MFA, using a tool called Duo. Enabling Duo MFA on your account is one very important way to protect you and the university from these attacks.

  • webinar

    WEBINAR: Social Engineering

    October 15, 2021

    Please join the Â鶹´«Ã½ Security Matters team for their webinar "Social Engineering" on Wednesday, October 20th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.