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Microsoft Teams Retention Policy Change
September 8, 2026
Beginning October 6, 2026, new Microsoft Teams meeting recordings, transcripts, and AI-generated summary (Intelligent Recap) content will be retained for 120 days by default.
Microsoft Teams Enhancements
September 8, 2026
This article explores three enhancements to Microsoft Teams: Teams Premium, UW Create, and recordings and transcripts in Teams Phone.
The work nobody sees
August 28, 2026
From UWIT Vice President and UW Chief Information Officer, Andreas Bohman
Microsoft Publisher Retires in October 2026
August 27, 2026
Microsoft Publisher will reach end of support on October 1, 2026; it's recommended to identify and convert Publisher files now to avoid future access and editing challenges.
Operational Excellence and Technology: An Update
August 11, 2026
From UWIT Vice President and UW Chief Information Officer, Andreas Bohman
Free & Low-Cost Adobe Software for the UW Community
August 4, 2026
Free and low-cost options for Adobe Express, Acrobat Pro, and Creative Cloud are now available for the UW community.
Why Use Purple Instead of a Public AI Tool?
July 28, 2026
Find out how Purple is different from public AI tools.
Using Purple Thoughtfully: 5 Things to Keep in Mind
July 23, 2026
Here are the top five things to consider when using Purple to ensure you're using it thoughtfully.
Meet Purple: UW’s Generative AI Tool is Now Available to Students
July 15, 2026
Purple, UW’s generative AI tool, is now available as an optional tool for students. Learn what Purple can do and how to get started.
Resource Spotlight: Purple Chat History and Response Validation
July 7, 2026
Learn how to manage your chat history in Purple and evaluate AI-generated content before using it.
Get Help with Purple: Support, Training, and Documentation
June 23, 2026
This page provides a list of support resources to help you get started with Purple, learn effective prompting practices, use the tool responsibly, and connect with the UW AI community.
Stay Safe: Guard Against Voice Phishing and AI Impersonation
June 23, 2026
Learn how to identify and protect yourself from rising voice phishing and AI impersonation scams targeting sensitive information.
Purple is Here: A Generative AI Tool for the UW Community
June 16, 2026
Purple, UW’s generative AI tool, is now available as an optional tool for faculty and staff. Learn what Purple can do and how to get started.
What Is Purple and Why Is UW Offering It?
May 19, 2026
Learn about Purple and how it helps the UW adopt AI responsibly.
Get Familiar with Purple: Workshops Before Launch
May 19, 2026
Discover how Purple can assist your work at UW! Join the Purple Foundations workshop to explore AI tools, create personal agents, and enhance teaching, research, and collaboration.
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day at UW
May 15, 2026
Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 on Thursday, May 21.
2026 UW Information Technology Customer & Partner Experience Survey
April 8, 2026
The UWIT Customer & Partner Experience Survey opens April 14 and runs through May 8, 2026. Students, faculty, researchers, and staff are invited to share feedback to help improve UW technology tools, services, and support across the University.
Meet Purple: UW’s Generative AI Tool That’s Changing the Game
February 10, 2026
Discover how Purple, UW’s generative AI tool, is transforming the way we work, learn, and innovate for students, faculty, staff and researchers at UW.
Discover the Power of Prompting with Purple: UW’s Gen AI Tool for Smarter Academic Planning
January 14, 2026
Discover how Purple, UW's Gen AI, can help the way you plan your academic journey!
Holiday Phishing Scams Are Rising – Spot and Report Them Fast
December 3, 2025
As the holiday season ramps up, so do online scams targeting universities. We’re seeing a notable increase in fraudulent emails, texts, and phone calls aimed at students, faculty, staff, and medical personnel. These attempts can be highly convincing and often mimic supervisors, campus departments, job recruiters, or trusted companies.