Category Archives: Feature Stories

These stories will feature current event articles/posts and be displayed prominently on the Technology home page.

Student creates app for tracking shuttles

Posted on May 23, 2013 by uiwits

A University of the Incarnate Word senior has created a convenient way to track UIW’s shuttles. Communication Arts major Aaron Garcia, 21, has credited his “Shuttle Tracker” to his iOS app-development course with motivating him to pursue this concept. He … Continue reading →

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Burr Named Apple Distinguished Educator

Posted on April 20, 2013 by UIW Web Team

Read the UIW spotlight on Dr. Pat LeMay Burr, Distinguished Chair in the H-E-B School of Business, being selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator for 2013. Link to story: www.uiw.edu/features/ade.html

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It was a great Tech Fair; how much did you see?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by uiwits
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The third annual Tech Fair was a success. This year’s fair covered the floor of the Marian Hall Ballroom and entryway.

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CIO Corner Archive: Network Upgrade

Posted on April 1, 2013 by UIW Web Team

Welcome to CIO Corner! This is the premier installment of what will be monthly notes to the UIW community from the office of the CIO, keeping the community “in the know” on developments within the information resources division, such as new … Continue reading →

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Back to School Tech Tips

Posted on August 21, 2012 by uiwits

In preparation for a successful fall semester, visit the ITS “For Students” page to learn about the technology resources available to you at UIW and the support we provide. Find answers to your frequently asked questions and access computer resource training … Continue reading →

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The Media Center Is Back In Business!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by uiwits

The Media Center student lab suffered some flood damage during the heavy rains in July.  As a consequence the floors and portions of sheetrock were replaced in the Media Center.  The Media Center now has new floors and repainted walls.  … Continue reading →

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Important Update to Student SkyDrive Accounts

Posted on April 25, 2012 by uiwits

Microsoft has upgraded their SkyDrive cloud-based storage this week and reduced its 25GB of free online storage to only 7GB. However, existing UIW Live@edu SkyDrive users have a limited time offer to claim a free upgrade to 25GB. UIW Student’s … Continue reading →

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UIW Updates App with Blackboard Mobile Learn!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by uiwits

UIW has had a mobile application for almost two years and has over 5500 downloads! Now, things just got better for our current students and faculty… Introducing the UIW App with Blackboard Mobile Learn! Our Android and Apple users can … Continue reading →

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UIW Partners with Epsilen for e-Portfolio Solution

Posted on October 26, 2011 by uiwits

UIW has partnered with Epsilen to provide a comprehensive e-Portfolio solution for all UIW students and employees, including the high schools. Epsilen has a powerful e-Portfolio tool. It was selected in part because it was adopted by the Texas Education … Continue reading →

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myWord Portal Offers Single Sign On and More

Posted on October 26, 2011 by uiwits

Information Technology Services is pleased to announce the official launch of myWord, UIW’s campus portal system (https://my.uiwtx.edu). myWord will allow you to sign on to key online resources, including CardinalMail, Blackboard, Bannerweb, etc. all from one place. You will also … Continue reading →

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