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Leverage the “Fresh Start Effect” to Grow Your Career in 2026
Ready for a fresh start in your career? The new year is a powerful moment to harness the fresh start effect — the idea that certain points in time help us separate who we’ve been from who we want to become. This is where IT Connect + Grow steps in as an invaluable resource, designed to support your professional journey.
ServiceNow Upgrade to Zurich Launching Soon
On Feb. 26, 2026, ServiceNow will upgrade to the Zurich version to enhance technical functionality and compliance, with no expected changes to the platform's appearance, while support will be available for any post-upgrade issues.
IT Mentoring Program Is Now Accepting Applications for 2026
Build your network, increase your confidence, and grow your skills with the IT Mentoring Program. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 cohort.
Career Success Story: Liz Chacon
In this new series, we’re shining a spotlight on IT staff and sharing their stories so you can learn and be inspired by their career journeys. This month, we're spotlighting Liz Chacon’s career journey.
Update Duo System Integrations by Feb. 2
Duo is refreshing its Certificate Authority bundle. To keep Duo logins and integrations running smoothly, campus admins must update systems using Duo software, SDKs, or APIs by Feb. 2, 2026.
Expansion of GenAI Services Coming Soon
Beginning Dec. 16, all active SUNet ID holders will gain access to an expanded set of free GenAI tools from Microsoft and Google, with for-purchase options and reduced licensing costs for certain Microsoft AI services.
From Reflection to Results: Stanford IT Leaders on the ITLP Experience
In September, eight Stanford IT leaders marked the culmination of their eight-month journey through the Information Technology Leadership Program (ITLP) by sharing key takeaways with their managers during their cohort graduation.
Converge 2025 Registration Now Open
Registration for Converge 2025 is live! Secure your spot today at converge.stanford.edu for Stanford’s newly combined IT Unconference and Cybersecurity & Privacy Festival.
Stanford and Harvard IT Communities Event Sheds Light on AI Image Generation
On September 17, 2025, more than 300 IT community members from Harvard and Stanford came together to explore AI image generation and its impact on online platforms.
Introducing IT Connect + Grow: A Framework for Career and Community Growth
The University IT (UIT) Organizational Effectiveness team is excited to introduce IT Connect + Grow, a new framework designed to bring clarity, structure, and simplification to career and community growth across the IT Community.
Coming Soon: Jamf macOS Application Patching
Jamf macOS Application Patching will streamline application updates, enhance security, and reduce dependency on BigFix. Learn more about the phased rollout, which is scheduled to begin in late October.
Taking the Next Step With URL Defense to Increase Email Security
With online attacks getting more and more sophisticated, we are strengthening our implementation of Proofpoint URL Defense this October to help protect our community and data.
