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Planned SPIRE Maintenance - Sat., 01/27, 8 a.m. - noon

January 25, 2024

On Saturday, January 27th, 2024, from 8 a.m. - noon, SPIRE, UMass Amherst's student information system, will be unavailable while Information Technology (IT) performs planned maintenance.

Thank you for your patience. If you experience issues with SPIRE outside of the maintenance window, please contact the IT Service Desk at it@umass.edu or at 413-545-9400.

Planned Maintenance: Network Connectivity Interruption in the Physical Plant, Physical Plant Additions - Wed., 1/17

January 10, 2024

On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, from 7 to 8 a.m., UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) will perform network reconfiguration in the Physical Plant, Physical Plant Additions.

IMPLEMENTED: Remote Access Software Security Changes - Weds., 01/10/24

January 10, 2024

As of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) reports work has been completed to implement additional security controls impacting remote access to university computers and servers, ultimately requiring users who access Secure Shell Protocol (SSH/SCP) to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) from off-campus, barring any exemptions approved by UMass Information Security.

Monica Kane named Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief of Staff

January 8, 2024

University of Massachusetts Amherst Information Technology (UMass IT) is pleased to announce that Monica Kane has been named Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief of Staff by UMass Amherst Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer Christopher Misra.

Kane’s role, a new position, was developed in response to a need identified by Misra to provide vision and leadership to develop a culture of customer service to enhance delivery of services to the campus community.  

New Option for Guests to Access Campus Wireless - Thurs., 12/07

December 7, 2023

UMass Information Technology (IT) is launching a new wireless access option for campus guests starting on Thursday, December 7th, 2023.

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