In late April 2026, the criminal extortion group ShinyHunters breached Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), affecting millions of users (Hackread, 2026). The hackers, who have previously targeted…
As we continue our transition to Canvas, you may have seen news regarding new Artificial Intelligence (AI) features being integrated into the platform by Instructure. I want to provide a clear update on…
On a windy morning in Chicago, the campus felt a little different—like someone had flipped a switch and the lights surged brighter. Generative AI had arrived, fast and dazzling, and many of us…
A recent comprehensive survey conducted by LTS at UIC collected responses from 648 students to evaluate their attitudes toward the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The findings indicate that the student body is…
The university’s shift to Canvas is hitting its stride. While the technical “flip of the switch” is a major milestone, the true story of the transition lies in the massive effort to migrate,…
LTS in conjunction with Google is planning the launch of the Google Accelerator program, a university-wide initiative designed to provide equitable, scalable access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools. This bold initiative ensures that…
Since joining UIC three years ago, I have frequently considered my role as a catalyst for change within our complex academic environment. As the Associate CIO of Academic Technology, I understand that “change”…
As the Fall Semester 2025 final exams take place from Monday, December 8 through Friday, December 12, and instructor grading is due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, the LTS Classroom Support…
