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Episode 16 | Driving UT Forward: Power, Security, & Strikes

Aug. 20, 2026
Welcome to another episode of the ET Talk Podcast. Join in as we listen to our host, Cole Camplese, Vice President of Technology and CIO as he pulls back the curtain on the technology that touches nearly every part of campus life. Each episode will feature honest conversations about what we are building, why we are building it, and how it supports students, faculty, and staff. The goal is simple: transparency, connection, and visibility into the work happening behind the scenes.

July 2026 CIO Updates

Aug. 14, 2026
The CIO updates provide an overview of the accomplishments and ongoing efforts within Enterprise Technology, highlighting key projects, services, and initiatives to communicate their value and impact to University leaders and stakeholders

Orientation 2026 Recap

Aug. 7, 2026
Another successful orientation at UT Austin is in the books! From getting their ID card to snapping a picture for their CloudCard, thousands of new Longhorns walked away ready to take on campus this August. Here's orientation 2026 recapped, by the numbers

Episode 15 | Driving UT Forward: The Network Never Sleeps

Aug. 6, 2026
Welcome to another episode of the ET Talk Podcast. Join in as we listen to our host, Cole Camplese, Vice President of Technology and CIO as he pulls back the curtain on the technology that touches nearly every part of campus life. Each episode will feature honest conversations about what we are building, why we are building it, and how it supports students, faculty, and staff. The goal is simple: transparency, connection, and visibility into the work happening behind the scenes.

ET Talk Podcast: Episode 14 - Driving UT Forward: Bridging Technology and People

July 16, 2026
Welcome to another episode of the ET Talk Podcast. Join in as we listen to our host, Cole Camplese, Vice President of Technology and CIO as he pulls back the curtain on the technology that touches nearly every part of campus life. Each episode will feature honest conversations about what we are building, why we are building it, and how it supports students, faculty, and staff. The goal is simple: transparency, connection, and visibility into the work happening behind the scenes.

June 2026 CIO Updates

July 10, 2026
The CIO updates provide an overview of the accomplishments and ongoing efforts within Enterprise Technology, highlighting key projects, services, and initiatives to communicate their value and impact to University leaders and stakeholders

ET Talk Podcast: Episode 13 - Driving UT Forward: AI, Instructional Design, and the Future of Teaching & Learning

June 25, 2026
Welcome to another episode of the ET Talk Podcast. Join in as we listen to our host, Cole Camplese, Vice President of Technology and CIO as he pulls back the curtain on the technology that touches nearly every part of campus life. Each episode will feature honest conversations about what we are building, why we are building it, and how it supports students, faculty, and staff. The goal is simple: transparency, connection, and visibility into the work happening behind the scenes.

Service Spotlight: Insight Services

June 18, 2026
Behind every reliable system and streamlined process is a team dedicated to keeping the university moving forward. The Enterprise Technology Service Spotlight Series shines a light on these teams by sharing who they are, what they do, and how their work supports campus. In this spotlight, we connected with the Data Models, part of the Data to Insights (D2I) team.
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Inside AI Studio: Supporting AI tools and innovation at UT Austin

June 16, 2026
As AI continues to shape how we teach, learn, and work, The University of Texas at Austin is expanding access to powerful, secure AI tools across campus. Behind this effort is the AI Studio, a dedicated team within Enterprise Technology that makes AI tools available, supports their use, and helps the UT community apply AI to real-world challenges.

ET Talk Podcast: Episode 12 - Driving UT Forward, Front Door to Student Success

June 11, 2026
Welcome to another episode of the ET Talk Podcast. Join in as we listen to our host, Cole Camplese, Vice President of Technology and CIO as he pulls back the curtain on the technology that touches nearly every part of campus life. Each episode will feature honest conversations about what we are building, why we are building it, and how it supports students, faculty, and staff. The goal is simple: transparency, connection, and visibility into the work happening behind the scenes.