UTHSC Announcements


Are You a Student with a Hidden Disability? You may Qualify for a Study and Receive Compensation!

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Kimberly Williams MS, PhD(C) is enrolling African American and non-African American students for a research study “Exploring the Matriculation and Resource Utilization of African Americans with Hidden Disabilities in the Health Sciences” to understand your experiences of having as disability and being a student in the Health Sciences. Subjects must be 18 or older, enrolled in any of the colleges of UTHSC, and be of any race. Subjects will be asked to complete a brief demographic survey and do a 60-90 minute interview via Zoom or in person. At the completion of the interview, students will be compensated with a $25 Amazon e-gift card. Please contact Kimberly Williams at kwilli72@uthsc.edu or 901-448-1343.


Join us! VCR Finalist Presentation

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Vice Chancellor for Research Finalist Presentation

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024

1:30 – 2:30 pm CT

FREEMAN AUDITORIUM | 930 Madison, 3rd Floor

Jessica Snowden, MD
Vice Dean for Research, College of Medicine


Upgrade Your UT Health Science Center Computer Before July (Windows and macOS)

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Beginning July 2024, unsupported Windows and Mac operating systems will no longer have internal network access without an exception request submitted to the Office of Cybersecurity and approved for continued use.


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – World Password Day!

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World Password Day is always the first Thursday of May, which this year was yesterday, May 2. It is a good reminder to make sure your passwords are strong and well-protected. Visit our Passwords webpage (https://uthsc.edu/its/cybersecurity/passwords.php) for a few tips on password maintenance. If any of your passwords are “password”, “123456” or “password123” CHANGE THEM!


High Demand for Classroom and Conference Room Technology Upgrades

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ITS has received more than 50 requests for classroom and conference technology upgrades. While we will try to complete all, we cannot guarantee projects will be completed by the requested deadline and student- and instruction-related requests will have first priority. 


Duo to Be Used to Verify Identity for Service Desk Calls

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Starting May 6, users calling the Service Desk may be asked to approve a Duo prompt sent by the attendant to verify identity as a means of security.


Blackboard Fall 2024 Course Shells to be Released May 4

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Blackboard Fall 2024 course shells will be released May 4 in Ultra Course View for your convenience. Your next steps are to copy content from your previous course into the new shell and format content tabs.


Dr. Richard Smith’s Retirement Reception

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After 41 years of dedicated service, Richard Smith, PhD is retiring.