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The retired U.S. Air Force colonel brings more than two decades of cybersecurity, information technology, and engineering experience at the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Cyber Command, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Department of Energy to the position.

Stella Liechty and Devaki Murch’s friendship evolved into a partnership around Operation Babylift, a U.S. government initiative that connected an infant Murch to adoptive American parents at the end of the Vietnam War. The Operation Babylift Collection features an online archive, traveling exhibit, and fledgling database.

After more than three decades of distinguished service to the University of Utah, UIT Network Engineer Rick Titus closed the final chapter of what he called a “meaningful and fulfilling” career at a retirement reception in his honor on April 23.

Congrats, class of 2025, and “caps off” to all student employees earning degrees this spring! We recently asked five graduating seniors about their work experiences and plans for the future.

James Harris, associate director for Systems & Data Services in UIT Digital Learning Technologies, started backyard beekeeping in 2001. Harris also teaches beekeeping classes each spring and fall for U Continuing Education.

Since we last spoke with Piotr Pawlikowski in 2019, the senior IT project manager in UIT’s Project Management Office has earned an instrument rated pilot certification.

Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) organization morale and team-building events took a competitive turn in the new year, with dash of creativity and chaos mixed in.

From a pet-friendly fundraiser to a uniquely decorated donation for an auction, UIT’s Web Support & Usability team is finding ways to grieve and honor student employee Maxwell William Rodgers, who was killed last November.

The 2024 UIT Holiday Party was held December 16 in the Suite Lounge of Rice-Eccles Stadium's Ken Garff University Club. The event featured doorbusters, a holiday buffet, prize giveaways, and a festive sweater contest. 

Longtime friends and colleagues gathered at 102 Tower on November 7 to bid Chief Information Security Officer Corey Roach “fair winds and following seas” ahead of his retirement and relocation to the East Coast.