Blog
The UIT Blog is a behind-the-scenes look at the build and delivery of technology products and services to the Stanford community. The topics you’ll read about are all told first-hand by the individuals who work closest to them.
Drupal 7 Support Ends November 2023
October 27, 2021
Stanford Web Services continues to move full steam ahead to meet our goal of modernizing Stanford’s central web content management systems, including those websites built with the Stanford Sites Dr
External Partners Can Join You in Connect — Without Purchasing a Paid Slack Plan
October 15, 2021
Stanford's plan now covers the cost of Slack Connect, so it's free for external partners to join your Connect channels.
Slack Adds New Video Messaging Option
August 4, 2021
A new feature lets you shoot and instantly share video, voice, and screen recordings — giving you another way to collaborate asynchronously in Slack.
Type Now, Send Later. Slack Scheduled Send Has Arrived.
July 6, 2021
No need to sync schedules. Now you can work when you need to and have your Slack message delivered at the best time for the recipient.
Add Pronouns to Your Stanford Slack Profile
June 7, 2021
We’ve rolled out a new feature that lets you add pronouns to your profile. Here’s how to use it.
What’s News With Stanford Mobile?
May 17, 2021
Did you see the news? The News section within the Stanford Mobile app, that is. Our most recent release brings a more accessible and unified view of all the latest news stories across Stanford, and an easy way to share them with others.
New Audio-Only Space Lets You Gather in Slack Channels and Talk
April 28, 2021
When talking is more efficient than typing — or you simply miss the spontaneous hallway exchanges that happen naturally in a physical office — there are Slack Huddles.
Create a Slack Workspace for Your Course from Canvas — and Meet Coursebot
April 7, 2021
Thanks to a partnership between University IT and Learning Technologies and Spaces, instructors in most schools can create private Slack workspaces directly through the Canvas tool.
When and How to Use Drop-down Menus
March 30, 2021
Navigating a website can be a daunting task, especially if the site’s architecture and menu system aren’t clear.
5 Steps for Designing Modern Website Navigation
March 30, 2021
Research shows that we have less than 20 seconds to grab the attention of users who come to our websites.
