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August 2026 CIO Updates

Sept. 11, 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 17

Sept. 10, 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.

Advancing AI at UT Austin

Sept. 9, 2026
UT Austin has partnered with Anthropic and OpenAI to give the campus community access to Claude EDU and ChatGPT EDU, making it one of the first research universities to offer both platforms at no cost to students, faculty, and staff.
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How AI Turned an Idea Into Action

Sept. 8, 2026
For Carson Kramer, a student associate with the AI Studio and a civil engineering student, AI is more than a productivity tool. It has become a learning partner that helps him understand complex concepts, tackle ambitious projects, and turn ideas into reality.
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McCombs Instructor Shares How AI Creates More Time for Student Success

Aug. 31, 2026
How can AI help educators work smarter? Clint Tuttle discusses how he uses AI to find information faster, reduce administrative work, and spend more time designing meaningful learning experiences for students

ET Talk Podcast | Episode 16

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

ET Talk Podcast | Episode 15

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

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.