News
GAAD 2026: Charting Accessible Futures Across Ivy+ Institutions
On Tuesday, April 28, the IT communities across Ivy+ institutions gathered to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).
Introducing Stanford Device Setup 6.0
UIT is rolling out Stanford Device Setup (SDS) 6.0 on May 28, 2026. SDS is a user-led workflow that configures Stanford-purchased macOS devices right out of the box.
The Data Center Electrical Upgrade Project is Complete
The Northwest Data Center Communication Hub (NDCCH) electrical upgrade project, announced in February 2025, is officially complete.
2026 Commencement Freeze Starts June 5
This year, commencement activities begin on June 11. Accordingly, the campus-wide commencement freeze dates are the morning of Friday, June 5, through 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.
IP Storage Network Refresh Complete
Our data storage network has been successfully upgraded to a new, higher-capacity solution. This critical initiative aligns our campus with modern data center standards and prepares us for future growth.
Stanford IT Explores the Intersection of Security and Accessibility
Accessible IT (AIT) and the Information Security Office (ISO) brought perspectives together in the “Is Your Security Accessible? Is Your Accessibility Secure?” session on Feb. 26. In the session, they explored how cyber protection and usability intersect—and how overlooking either can introduce unintended risk.
Windows 11 Support Changes Starting April 6
Starting April 6, University IT will cease support for certain Windows 11 releases, aligning with Microsoft's discontinuation of support for specific versions of the operating system.
ServiceNow Zurich Upgrade Is Live
The Zurich release was successfully deployed on Feb. 26. This upgrade enhances technical performance, meets compliance requirements, and helps University IT (UIT) continue to provide reliable support to the Stanford community.
Enterprise Technology Completes Successful Virtual Infrastructure Migration from VMware to Proxmox
University IT’s Enterprise Technology team successfully migrated its on-premises virtual infrastructure from VMware to Proxmox.
Welcoming the January 2026 Year Up United Cohort
This January, the Stanford IT community proudly welcomed the 17th Year Up United cohort, continuing a partnership that has strengthened year after year.
Stanford and Harvard Deepen the Conversation on AI Imagery
A cross-institutional collaboration between Stanford and Harvard IT communities continued the conversation on how generative AI shapes perception, creativity, and society.
