News & Alerts

In the News: WiFi Networks – Shifting from Providing a Service to Improving Student Experience
Interim Associate Director of Network and IT Operations Daniel J. Strojny wrote an article for CIO Applications on how the wireless network at St. Thomas as evolved over time to fit the needs of students.

ITS Launches New System for Tech Requests & Tutorials

Salesforce Features St. Thomas for How Technology Kept Students Connected
Salesforce praised our holistic approach to the well-being of our students and for leveraging technology tools to keep students safe and connected.

Home Internet & Network Tips

Safety-First Tech Support for Fall 2020

New Student Tech Checklist

New Technology Knowledge Base Available

Faculty, STELAR Lead Massive Shift to Online Learning
The spread of coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it causes has had an unprecedented impact on life around the globe. Within the St. Thomas community, that impact is being felt in a myriad of ways, including in a full shift to online learning.

Work from Anywhere Resources
ITS provides technology services that allow you to work from anywhere. Learn more about these in our Remote Work Resources page of OneStThomas.

ITS Featured in Interface Magazine for Customer-Centric Approach (pg. 46)
Dr. Edmund Clark, CIO and VP for Innovation & Technology Services, was featured in B2E Media's Interface Magazine for the customer-centric focus he and the department adopt in their work. This article discusses how harnessing the power of data, addressing the achievement gap, and transforming the learning experience are all influenced by technology. Featured article begins on page 46 of the magazine. Read it online.

STELAR Featured in "How the university library can help save students money"

Technology in Higher Education Highlighted in STELAR Showcase
Learn about tools available to make an impact in your face-to-face, blended, and online course.

Scam emails surge, ITS warns: ‘do not click the link’
In a surge of phishing scams, hackers have compromised the private information of about 430 St. Thomas email accounts, according to Information Technology Services.
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Tommie Media's Spotlight: Eric Tornoe
Tommie Media put the spotlight on associate director of research computing for the St. Thomas STELAR center for his work to bring technology innovation to St. Thomas.
Laura Thomas Named ITS Innovation Award Winner

2016-17: A Year in Review with ITS
View the ITS Annual Report that details achievements made in partnership with units across campus during the 2016-17 academic year.

14 Tech Apps We Love
Updated Campus Cable Service Requires QAM Tuners

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STELAR Center to Open on Campus
The new St. Thomas E-Learning and Research (STELAR) center, located in the lower level of O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library, will open Nov. 10.

Work Underway on New St. Thomas Intranet System
Called “OneStThomas,” the intranet will be accessible only with a St. Thomas username and password and serve as a digital “wrapper” for Office365, SharePoint technologies and internal campus communications.
Campus Photography with Unmanned Aerial System
5 Steps You Need to Take if You Fall for Phishing

St. Thomas joins nationwide Wi-Fi network
Students, faculty and staff are now able to easily access a secure and encrypted wireless network while visiting other college campuses across the country simply by entering their St. Thomas username and password.

New space blends education and technology
This fall, students and faculty will have the opportunity to experience the new St. Thomas E-Learning And Research center located on the lower level of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library.

Meet Canvas, Blackboard’s potential replacement
For the first time, Information Technology Services is launching a pilot called Canvas to potentially replace Blackboard, a virtual classroom that has been used by St. Thomas faculty and students since 2002. About 100 students this fall and 400 students this spring will test Canvas.

A new student's guide to technology
Spend less time connecting your devices to the internet and more time connecting with your fellow Tommies by using this New to Campus technology guide for St. Thomas students.

St. Thomas Joins Eduroam

Increased bandwidth, tech improvements coming to St. Thomas
Information Technology Services, formerly known as IRT, has seen many changes during the past year seeking to improve in ways that benefit the campus community.

ITS Announces New Information Security Website
Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced the launch of St. Thomas’ new Information Security website.

Teaching Drives Technology Choices at St. Thomas
As long as you’re not hungry to the point of distraction, it can be helpful to think of technology that aids learning at St. Thomas like a cafeteria.

5 Easy Ways to Identify a Phishing Email

IRT Announces New Name and Website
The next time students, faculty or staff contact the Tech Desk for assistance, they will be greeted by the new Information Technology Services (ITS). The name change which represents the division’s emphasis on service