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Microsoft and USF Partner for AI Classroom Hackathon Kick-Off
As a college student, learning about AI can be an exciting and rewarding experience that can open new career opportunities and help you stay ahead of the curve. That’s why we were excited to learn that Microsoft had chosen USF to co-host a kick-off event for their annual AI Classroom Hackathon competition, which focuses on students competing to build intelligent applications that reimagine education in the era of AI.
November 7, 2023IT in the News
Join us for the Microsoft AI Hackathon Kickoff Event!
Microsoft is partnering with USF Information Technology and the Judy Genshaft Honors College to host a special launch event that will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the Honors College building.
October 4, 2023IT in the News
Meeting Transcriptions Now Available for Microsoft Teams
Meeting transcriptions are now available in Microsoft Teams and are also automatically generated on videos uploaded to SharePoint and the rest of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
September 29, 2023IT in the News
SVC Data Center in Tampa Outage Planned for September 24
This fall, USF Information Technology will be making important changes to the building infrastructure of the SVC Data Center in Tampa. To make these changes, a planned power outage will occur, and applications hosted in the Tampa data center will be down temporarily for a short period of time.
July 20, 2023IT in the News
USF IT Encouraging Microsoft Authenticator App through Notification Campaign
As cybersecurity risks continue to rise, USF leverages state-of-the-art MFA protection to help keep our accounts safe. The Microsoft Authenticator app is our preferred method of authentication, providing great security benefits along with fast and reliable login access.
July 17, 2023IT in the News
Learn more about upcoming NetID password changes
To help protect the USF community and enhance cybersecurity, IT is making changes to our NetID password requirements. Our new guidelines will require your password to be at least 12 characters long.
June 15, 2023IT in the News
How to Connect to Wireless On-Campus
Connecting to wireless on-campus is fast and easy with our step-by-step guides. USF uses a safe and encrypted network with hotspots all over the country that will automatically sign you into WiFi when available. Click for more information on how to get started.
May 15, 2023Service Announcements
Get IT Help With Self-Service Search
Did you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don’t have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.
May 15, 2023Service Announcements
Get IT Help With Self-Service Search
Did you know there is an easy way to get help with technology related questions at USF? You don’t have to wait or contact anyone to get the assistance you need right now. Find information on how to reset your NetID, enable MFA, connect to wireless and more in just a few seconds. Click here to learn more.
May 15, 2023Service Announcements
The USF-GOLD Wireless Network is Being Discontinued
USF Information Technology will be retiring the on-campus USF-GOLD wireless network effective May 22, 2023. After this date, USF-GOLD will no longer be available, and everyone will need to connect their devices to the USF wireless network using eduroam.
April 28, 2023Service Announcements
Phishing methods becoming more advanced and targeted
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes, credit card details or other personal information. Many of us have become accustomed to being watchful of poorly spelled email addresses and odd file attachments, but phishing is becoming more sophisticated than ever.
April 10, 2023Service Announcements
Online Safety Tips from USF IT
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details or other personal information. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and anyone can be a target, including university students, faculty and staff. Learn more.
April 3, 2023Technology Tip