ITS News

Esports at UK Goes Global With New Education Abroad Opportunity

April 15, 2021

Starting this May, esports at the University of Kentucky is going global.

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GEN.G AND UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOST “HOOPS AT HOME” NBA 2K TOURNAMENT

April 06, 2021

via Lex18.com

Global esports organization Gen.G and the University of Kentucky announced details for the return of its popular Hoops at Home NBA 2K tournament, which will take place April 9-11.

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Must-Visit Places Before Your Next Exam

April 06, 2021

via UK Now

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. While we have navigated the past unprecedented year, many things have fallen to the wayside. Fortunately, it is not too late to pick back up some good habits.

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Reporting Phishing and Junk Mail, How You Can Contribute to Protecting Us All

March 22, 2021

UK Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to encourage all students, faculty, and staff to contribute to UK’s cybersecurity posture by becoming familiar with the best ways to report unwanted emails in your inbox. 

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Skype for Business Going Away, Makes Way for Microsoft Teams

March 22, 2021

Following an announcement by Microsoft, Skype For Business will be going away at the University of Kentucky on July 9, 2021. UK Information Technology Services (ITS) would like prepare students, faculty, and staff for Skype for Business end of life by offering resources, training, and support for Microsoft Teams.

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Graduating? What to Do With Your UK Accounts and Mail Before You Go

March 22, 2021

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to inform all students about best practices for your UK accounts, including email, before you leave the university. Starting April 14, ITS will turn on automatic account deprovisioning for students who are

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ITS Enhances Cybersecurity by Implementing 2nd Phase of Automatic Account Deprovisioning

March 22, 2021

University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (ITS) would like to inform all students, faculty and staff about the next phase in the Identity Management (IdM) Account Deprovisioning process. Starting April 14, ITS will turn on automatic account deprovisioning for students who are no longer enrolled at the University of Kentucky (e.g., graduated, transferred).  

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Cornerstone Commentary to Feature Former Sega of America CEO

March 02, 2021

The University of Kentucky — along with its partner Gen.G — will continue its monthly esports speaker series, Cornerstone Commentary, with guest speaker Tom Kalinske, former CEO of Sega of America Inc. Kalinske will discuss his time with Mattel, the history of Sega vs. Nintendo and his work after the console wars of the 1990s.

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From Swab to Dashboard — The Journey of COVID-19 Testing Data and Reports

March 02, 2021

Determined to start Spring 2021 safely, the university announced students would need to complete entry testing for COVID-19 as well as required 

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ITS Phishing Newsletter | February 2021

February 11, 2021

It is important to always be on the lookout for potential phishing attacks. See below for examples we've seen at UK over the last month, including hints that can help you recognize a phishing email.

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