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Technology News
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June 19, 2026
Logging into Zoom is easy, all you have to do is click on the SSO option and sign in with your UAUsername and Password.
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Duo MFA: Updating Your Authentication Method
June 19, 2026
As previously announced, the "Phone Call" method for Duo multi-factor authentication has been officially retired to ensure compliance with modern security standards, provide better reliability for users, and meet current liability requirements.
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Removed Google Accounts May Block Your Shared File Access
May 21, 2026
Shared files owned by Google Accounts that have been inactive for more than 3 years will soon be inaccessible. Find out what you can do to retain access to these files.
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Compliance deadline is extended as campuses continue work to enact rules for digital accessibility
May 01, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) published an "interim final rule" extending the compliance deadline for the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II web, mobile, and digital content accessibility rule by one year. This means the University of Alaska has until April 26, 2027 to reach compliance.
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Spring Clean Up! Decluttering the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵStorage Cloud
May 01, 2026
New storage limits were announced recently for University of Alaska Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 accounts. Faculty and staff are limited to 15 GB within each platform-- including emails, files, photos, videos, documents, and even items sitting in the Trash or Recycle Bin.
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New »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵdirectory is live: review and update your profile
May 01, 2026
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵDirectory is now live at directory.alaska.edu. You can start using it today to search for colleagues, departments, and contacts across all »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵcampuses.
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May 01, 2026
On May 7th, 2026, we are updating our Kaltura settings to improve video accessibility and streamline your workflow. Here is everything you need to know about these changes and how they help us meet WCAG AA 2.1 requirements for 99% accurate captions.
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New »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵDirectory launching this spring
April 17, 2026
A new »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵDirectory is launching this spring at directory.alaska.edu, offering a faster, fully accessible and mobile-friendly way to find colleagues, departments and contacts across the University of Alaska system.
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Training and resources on new web timesheets
April 17, 2026
The new web time entry process will take effect for the pay period starting May 3, 2026. Here are some resources to help you learn about the new time entry process.
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Source-to-Pay project update: Building the foundation
April 17, 2026
The University of Alaska's Source-to-Pay project is on schedule and progressing as expected. The project team is currently in the early stage of building and configuring the system, with broader campus input expected later this summer.
