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U of U homepage ranks in WebAIM's top 5% for accessibility

The University of Utah’s digital front door has been recognized for setting a high standard for accessibility. According to the 2026 WebAIM Million Report, the U’s homepage ranked the 22,640th most accessible out of the 1 million most-visited homepages on the web, placing it in the top 5% worldwide for accessibility.

  1. Salesforce gives Professional Education resources to streamline student support

    A new Salesforce-powered solution has automated ProEd's process of tracking the student journey for hundreds of adult learners, increasing student support while reducing administrative work and giving staff better tools to make data-informed decisions.

  2. UIT Leadership Spotlight: Paul Hess, associate director, Office of Software Licensing

    Hess says he is excited to use his experience in software contract negotiations and deep understanding of the software industry to help the university and USHE with its licensing efforts.

  3. Kammili, Allen named associate directors in CTO Unified Communications

    UIT is pleased to announce the appointments of Vijay Kammili and Desirae Allen as associate directors in the Unified Communications (UC) team, a unit within Platform Services in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) organization.

  4. IT governance roundup

    No IT governance committees met in July. The Enterprise Web Advisory Council and Teaching and Learning Portfolio will reconvene in August.

  5. Kudos & Congratulations

    University IT staff recognized for their excellent work!

  6. From Lagoon to leadership: CIO Steve Hess leaves a legacy of innovation

    After 52 years of service to the University of Utah, Dr. Steve Hess’ legacy is woven into the fiber of the state’s educational system — literally and figuratively. Hess will retire on June 30, 2026.

  7. Digital media helps Native students tell their stories

    During Indigenous Storytelling Camp, 88 students from the Uintah Ouray Reservation, Monument Valley, White Mesa, and schools across the Wasatch Front gathered at the U to create and share their stories through digital and physical media.

  8. UIT Leadership Spotlight: Tom Whitaker, supervisor, Campus IT Help Desk

    Whitaker, who had planned to become a teacher, says working for the University of Utah allows him to combine his interests in information technology and education.

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SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT

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Make the most of your data with Tableau

Dig deep into your unit’s data with Tableau, a visual analytics platform that helps users explore, manage, share, and understand their data. Visit the Office of Software Licensing’s Software Catalog (login required) to purchase an annual subscription ($621), which includes Tableau Creator (Desktop and Prep Builder).

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Events

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  1. Aug 05

    Wednesday
    12pm - 2pm

    University of Utah IT Professionals Forum

    Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)

  2. Aug 13

    Thursday
    11am - 12pm

    Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC)

  3. Aug 18

    Tuesday
    12pm - 1pm

    Tech Tips Tuesday: Course Import Strategies and TidyUp

    Zoom

  4. Aug 19

    Wednesday
    11am - 1:30pm

    MacAdmins Group

  5. Aug 25

    Tuesday
    12pm - 1pm

    Tech Tips Tuesday: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

    Zoom
Last Updated: 7/29/26