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While campus is getting ready for the winter holidays, Information and Educational Technology (IET) will update the eduroam wireless network to offer faster and more reliable connectivity to an increasing number of electronic devices.

On December 20, 2025, IET will perform an update to the eduroam network. There will be a brief downtime for 1-2 hours between midnight and 6:00 a.m. while the network is updated. Other campus networks will not be impacted.

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Show your Aggie pride in your next Zoom meeting with a custom UC Davis branded background!  Branded backgrounds are now available in the UC Davis Zoom instance, a collaboration between Office of Strategic Communications and Information and Educational Technology (IET).  

Here are some of the different backgrounds to choose from.  

Resolved. All instructors of record assigned to a class can submit grades.
Posted: Dec 17, 2025 - 16:37 PST

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Monitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.
Posted: Dec 14, 2025 - 13:34 PST

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The season of giving is here, but if we’re not careful, scammers will turn it into a season of taking! With all the gifts being sold, bought, and shipped, there are many opportunities for bad actors to steal more than seasonal cheer. 

Information and Educational Technology (IET) is unwrapping the top holiday scams and delivering the best ways to stay safe. First, let's focus on the nice before we get to the naughty.

Starting Monday, December 1, 2025, logging in to UC Davis Canvas will look a bit different for students, faculty and staff. Instructure, the vendor providing our Canvas learning management system, is making updates to the login experience.

Access to UC Davis Canvas will not be impacted, and your login process, username, and password will not change.
 

Starting Monday, December 1, 2025: 

At UC Davis, technology is more than infrastructure; it’s the foundation of innovation, discovery, and community.

This year’s Technology Impact Report highlights how Information and Educational Technology (IET) and campus partners are advancing teaching, learning, research, and inclusive excellence through secure, people-centered digital ecosystems.

UC Davis has updated its policy governing mailing lists to better align with other University of California and UC Davis policies on uses of proprietary electronic communications. The updates to PPM 310-18, Email Lists and Mass Electronic Messaging cover topics including who may serve as the administrator or owner of a campus mailing list and the university’s approach to closing mailing lists that are out of compliance with policy.

Whether you are tidying up your digital space or enhancing your cyber safety with Duo, every move you make can help protect your information and the UC Davis community. Cyber threats don’t take breaks, and neither should your security. Take a moment to review these top security tips and make them a healthy habit throughout the academic year.

Posted: October 20, 2025, 4:45 p.m.

Canvas is now available. Our teams are monitoring for stability. For more information, see status.ucdavis.edu.

For more information: https://status.ucdavis.edu

At UC Davis, students, faculty, and staff are immersed in technology-rich environments. From taking classes on Canvas and teaching in smart classrooms, to collaborating virtually with colleagues, technology has become a big part of our lives. However, when not managed properly, technology can come with even bigger risks. Practicing good digital hygiene protects your identity and data, and it can make your digital experiences more secure.

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Thirty years of Summer Institutes on Teaching and Technology are in the books! The 2025 SITT was held virtually over two half days on September 11 and 12. Organizers and attendees agreed it was a big success. 

One attendee said, “I love the variety of topics and that there are so many different departments represented,” and another shared their favorite part of SITT was, “learning what other faculty across UC Davis are thinking about and learning about.”

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As the 2025-2026 academic year kicks off, Information and Educational Technology (IET) is here to support your academic, professional and personal journey. From AI-powered learning tools to expanded cybersecurity protocols, IET is enhancing your campus experience. This page features the latest updates, reminders, and announcements from your central IT organization.

Article summary: Scammers are tricking UC Davis students, faculty and staff by sending fake Duo Push notifications—and some have lost thousands of dollars!  Stay safe by using Duo Multifactor Authentication the right way. UC Davis recommends secure, passwordless options like biometrics, security keys, or Duo Push—but never approve a Duo notification you didn’t start yourself. When used correctly, these methods can block more than 99% of account takeover attempts!

New artificial intelligence (AI) features are now available in UC Davis Zoom*, the campus videoconferencing platform. Zoom AI Companion can make your virtual meetings more focused, efficient and clear, while you keep privacy and confidentiality in mind.
 

Phishing scams are on the rise at UC Davis and other higher education institutions, targeting students, faculty and staff with increasingly sophisticated tactics. Phishing is a form of cyber fraud where attackers impersonate trusted sources to trick you. Tap the links to navigate this article and protect yourself against phishing scams.