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ITS Reports Steady Progress on The Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative

The third month of the Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative concluded on a high note, with a key collaboration with Auxiliary Services.
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Get Ready to Meet The Grove, UCR’s Secure AI Platform

UCR Information Technology Solutions is pleased to announce the April 29, 2026, soft launch of The Grove—a secure AI campus assistant designed to help you reclaim your time.
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Protect Yourself from Escalating Cyberattacks

With the alarming escalation of sophisticated phishing attacks targeting universities, including UC Riverside, it is critical that all Highlanders stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and arm themselves with cybersecurity best practices.
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ServiceNow Enhancements: Zurich Upgrade and New Coral Theme

UCR recently upgraded its ServiceNow instance to the Zurich release and introduced the new Coral theme that allows users to personalize their workspace.
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Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative Uncovers Rogue Access Points

Learn about rogue access points on campus and more in this edition of the campus WiFi assessment update.
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December 2025 Employee of the Month: Tom Hsu

Tom was nominated by Adelaida Diaz, Johannes Pikel, and Rehan Tahir for his pivotal role in the launch of the Graduate Student Management System (GSMS) Admissions module.
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Fall 2025 Team of the Quarter: Mulesoft to Micronaut Migration Team

The Mulesoft to Micronaut Migration Team is celebrated for successfully migrating critical business integrations that support the Business & Financial Services (BFS).
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Survey Guidelines for Digital Accessibility Compliance

Surveys are a form of digital content. Learn how to produce accessible surveys that support inclusive data collection and meet legal and institutional requirements.
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Palo Alto (GlobalProtect) VPN Sunsetting on March 11 as UCR Transitions to New Campus VPN

The new Cisco Secure (AnyConnect) campus VPN is now available to Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Android, and iOS users.
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Walk The Talk: Progress Update on the Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative

During the first month, ITS’ network operations and support staff spent approximately 576 man hours walking, mapping the network, holding meetings, generating network reports, and coming up with device output reviews.
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Enhancing Research Collaboration with Overleaf Professional

Information Technology Solutions (ITS), in collaboration with Research and Economic Development (RED), are pleased to announce the launch of an enterprise subscription for Overleaf, the premier collaborative, cloud-based LaTeX editor.
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November 2025 Employee of the Month: Siddiq Siddiqui-Ali

Siddiq was nominated by Misty Maurin for his unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality technical support to the campus community, particularly to the School of Medicine (SOM).
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October 2025 Employee of the Month: Rehan Tahir

Rehan was nominated by several colleagues from the ITS Portfolio Management Office (PMO) for his extraordinary leadership, selflessness, and commitment to organizational excellence.
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Knowledge Article Management Streamlined with Group Ownership

In February 2026, all ServiceNow Knowledge Base articles will be managed by groups rather than individuals to provide greater transparency and eliminate bottlenecks.
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Getting Our Steps in with the Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative

As part of ITS’ ongoing efforts to invest in infrastructure improvements, on January 5, 2026, we will launch a comprehensive, multi-month Campus WiFi Assessment Initiative.
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UCR Staff Successfully Transition to Gmail and Google Calendar

As of Fall 2025, UCR staff have transitioned to Gmail and Google Calendar, joining faculty and students on a common email and calendaring platform.
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Summer 2025 Team of the Quarter: SIS Banner Team

Nominated by Nan Jiang, the Student Information Systems (SIS) Banner Team is celebrated for their reliable and responsive support, which plays a key role in UCR's ability to effectively support students and ensures the smooth operation of essential university functions.
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September 2025 Employee of the Month: Francisco Martinez

Francisco was nominated by Michelle Ybarra for his unwavering dedication to going above and beyond the call of duty for the UCR community.
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Spring 2025 Team of the Quarter: Financial Systems Team

The team was nominated by Brian Griffin for their exceptional contributions to the UCRFS/PeopleSoft decommissioning project, a major undertaking that delivered significant benefits to the campus community and positive organizational impact.
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August 2025 Employee of the Month: Azra Ayers

ITS proudly recognizes Technical Program Manager Azra Ayers as the August 2025 Employee of the Month. She was nominated by Patrick Wagman and Rehan Tahir for her exceptional dedication and leadership as the primary planner for the highly successful UC Tech 2025 conference.
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