Student News

Commencement at the University of Arizona is a powerful celebration of achievement and behind the scenes, it’s also a testament to how innovative technology and partnership help ensure every Wildcat can be a part of the moment.

Just like your bank, credit card and medical portals, the University of Arizona requires 2-factor authentication to keep your NetID account secure. You don’t want bad actors stealing your personal or financial information, or accessing your university resources and data.

The University of Arizona's CatCard mobile pilot has launched, offering the same access and convenience as the physical card. This upgrade streamlines campus life by reducing the need for physical cards, improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The initiative has already replaced 6,500 cards and continues to expand, with plans for wider integration across mobile wallets.

Stay alert this semester—be wary of unknown/external senders and unusual requests

Steps the university is taking and that you can take to prevent security breaches and fraud.

Use UAWiFi, campus wired network, or campus VPN to access systems and services restricted to the campus network

New places to get tech help, better spam filtering, an easier to find mobile app, and an approved AI meeting notetaker!

Starting Thursday, June 13, the University will implement Mimecast, a new email spam filter to enhance protection against viruses and malware while reducing unwanted emails received by students and employees.

Zoom AI is now available for all users on the University of Arizona enterprise Zoom account (arizona.zoom.us), offering new AI generative capabilities to enhance collaboration and productivity.

Inside the University of Arizona Libraries CATalyst Studios, visitors are captivated by the contemporary design housing cutting edge technologies, including a Virtual Reality (VR) Studio, Sound Studio and Green Screen Studio, Data Studio and the Maker Studio. In each studio, there is lots of technology and boundless opportunities for creative learning.