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  • New Faculty and Advisor Upgrade Resources Available

    August 08, 2025

    On July 28, 2025, the Faculty and Advisor menu and pages in UAOnline were upgraded to the newest version. To help with the transition, we have created and posted new resources, including a recording of the live demo, new short 2-4 minute how-to videos, new resource guides, and updated FAQs.

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    Expedited Software Procurement Process for Renewals

    August 08, 2025

    We're making it easier to renew software that's already been approved. Based on your feedback, input from leadership, and compliance objectives, we've simplified the process--saving you time while still meeting regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.

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    Enhanced Navigation in UAOnline Starting July 28

    July 25, 2025

    On July 28, the UAOnline login page will be enhanced to make Employee, Finance, and Faculty and Advisor pages easier to find. These changes are made in conjunction with the upgrade to the Faculty and Advisor module.

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    Upgrade in UAOnline Impacting student Authorized Viewers (Proxies)

    July 25, 2025

    On Monday, July 28, 2025, an upgrade to UAOnline will occur, which will impact students who have or would like to set up authorized viewers (formerly known as proxies) to view their UAOnline information.

  • UAOnline Update

    Faculty and Advisor menu and pages to be upgraded July 28

    July 25, 2025

    On July 28, 2025, the Faculty and Advisor menu and pages in UAOnline will be upgraded to the newest version. Register for a live demonstration

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    Advanced Security Awareness Program (ASAP) Updates and June Raffle Winner

    July 11, 2025

    In the first quarter of ASAP, we've introduced the Phish Alert Button, completed a training campaign on phishing and social engineering and are announcing our latest raffle winner! We also have a preview of what to expect next quarter.

  • Enhanced Navigation in UAOnline Starting July 28

    July 11, 2025

    On July 28, the UAOnline login page will be enhanced to make Employee, Finance and Faculty and Advisor pages easier to find. These changes are made in conjunction with the upgrade to the Faculty and Advisor module.

  • Faculty and Advisor Upgrade in UAOnline

    July 11, 2025

    On July 28, 2025, the Faculty and Advisor menu and pages in UAOnline will be upgraded to the newest version. This change is part of a Board initiative to modernize UA's student information systems (SIS), business-critical processes, applications, and infrastructure.

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    Faculty and Advisor Menu in UAOnline Scheduled to Be Upgraded Late July

    June 20, 2025

    In late July, the Faculty and Advisor menu and pages in UAOnline will be upgraded to the newest version. This change is part of a board initiative to modernize UA's student information systems (SIS), business-critical processes, applications, and infrastructure.

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    UA System Office Concludes Google Photos Access; Prepares for December Storage Deadline

    June 06, 2025

    As part of ongoing efforts to manage digital storage, OIT officially ended access to Google Photos within UA Google Workspace as planned on May 31, 2025. This move aligns with UA's broader strategy to comply with Google's updated storage policies and to mitigate escalating storage costs.