UAB Information Technology

UAB Information Technology UAB IT is composed of professionals who provide a wide range of services to support the research, academic and administrative work of the UAB community.

Technology is a key component to achieving UAB's core mission. Technology advances healthcare, empowers research and scholarship, and supports operations and administration. While our colleagues and partners may be many and varied, our commitment to a robust and secure technology framework is singular and strong. A framework that maximizes the utilization and effectiveness of technology, that prov

ides innovative resources that meet UAB’s technology needs in a cost effective, coordinated and efficient manner, and that protect and secure information and systems.

09/08/2026

Help us ignite a Spark this fall ⚡️
UAB IT wants to hear your ideas for improving technology on campus. Spark is a tool for crowdsourcing ideas, aimed at helping understand and address the campus community’s technology needs. Submit your ideas now at spark.uab.edu.

In observance of Labor Day, the campus help desk will be closed. We hope you all have a safe and secure holiday.
09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the campus help desk will be closed. We hope you all have a safe and secure holiday.

09/03/2026

⚠️STATUS UPDATE⚠️

Normal Closed - OpenAI access errors with ChatGPT and Codex
Per OpenAI: The issue causing elevated errors across ChatGPT and Codex has been resolved.Some Codex remote control users may need to pair their mobile device again following this incident.

Find additional details at status.uab.edu

09/03/2026

⚠️STATUS UPDATE⚠️

Degraded: OpenAI access errors with ChatGPT and Codex

Currently, OpenAI is investigating and monitoring degraded performance with ChatGPT and Codex services. For a full list of affected features within these two services, please visit OpenAI's status page for this incident at the following address: https://status.openai.com/incidents/2rm6gqeh

We will continue to monitor and post updates as we receive them.

Find additional details at status.uab.edu

We heard there were a few events on campus this month... Maybe you should go check them out?
09/02/2026

We heard there were a few events on campus this month... Maybe you should go check them out?

Every quarter, we have the opportunity to recognize team members who truly embody our values. For the third quarter, we'...
08/27/2026

Every quarter, we have the opportunity to recognize team members who truly embody our values.

For the third quarter, we're honored to recognize Jennifer Dodson and Jeremy Gordinier as our Employees of the Quarter.Their willingness to go above and beyond, support their colleagues, and contribute to our mission reflects the very best of UAB. We are grateful for their hard work and proud to celebrate them 🐲

Thank you for your outstanding contributions and congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

All smiles because it's the first week of class!
08/25/2026

All smiles because it's the first week of class!

Weekend To-Do:• turn on DND • go to ConnectFest • prep for first week of classes
08/21/2026

Weekend To-Do:
• turn on DND
• go to ConnectFest
• prep for first week of classes

Do you hear that? It's the sound of savings 🤑 Dell is currently offering a $100 rebate through its back-to-college offer...
08/19/2026

Do you hear that? It's the sound of savings 🤑

Dell is currently offering a $100 rebate through its back-to-college offer. Devices available through TechConnect at UAB store qualify if you're in the market for a new personal laptop. Shop in-person or online 🛒

08/18/2026

⚠️ STATUS UPDATE ⚠️ Internet connectivity disruption

🟩 5:23 PM Update:
UAB Network Services will restore our primary internet path this evening at 10PM. We expect no significant impact to campus or hospital internet connectivity during the process.

🟨 3:30 PM Update:
Due to instability on our primary internet path UAB Network Services has moved traffic to our secondary path. We will remain on the secondary path until we can stabilize connectivity through Atlanta. Campus internet connectivity should be stable at this time.

🟥 3:15 PM: UAB Network Services has observed an issue with our internet service provider. We are working to identify the root cause.

🔗 visit status.uab.edu for updates

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