New artificial intelligence (AI) features are now available in UC Davis Zoom*, the campus videoconferencing platform. Zoom AI Companion can make your virtual meetings more focused, efficient and clear, while you keep privacy and confidentiality in mind.
 

Phishing scams are on the rise at UC Davis and other higher education institutions, targeting students, faculty and staff with increasingly sophisticated tactics. Phishing is a form of cyber fraud where attackers impersonate trusted sources to trick you. Tap the links to navigate this article and protect yourself against phishing scams.

From a forgotten password to Wi-Fi trouble—don’t let a tech issue turn into a tech crisis this academic year. IT Express (https://iet.ucdavis.edu/support) is your first stop for tech support at UC Davis.  

As the campus central service desk, IT Express supports Aggies with account management, email services, Canvas, Zoom, and other academic applications, supported software, network services, and more. There are several different ways to contact IT Express. 

The next UC Davis Information Security Symposium will be held virtually as two half conference days on May 12-13, 2026.  
The symposium is a recurring IT security conference hosted by the University of California, Davis, and is open to students, faculty, and staff in the UC system and sponsor partners.
The 2026 theme is ENGAGE, highlighting the power of inclusion, collaboration, and shared responsibility in cybersecurity.

Information and Educational Technology (IET) is partnering with Microsoft to offer staff free, one-hour training sessions for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.  The AI-powered chat for writing, coding, and image generation is available at no additional cost to UC Davis and UC Davis Health students, faculty and staff.

Registration is required to attend the following training sessions. Participation is limited to the first 100 UC Davis staff members who sign up.

UC Davis is upgrading the online portal where undergraduate and graduate students update their address, phone number, and emergency contacts. On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the new Student Self-Service portal will be available at ssb.ucdavis.edu/BannerGeneralssb. The updated site will feature a modern design and improved mobile compatibility.  

Advanced AI capabilities, including data analysis, deep research and robust language translation, are now available to UC Davis faculty, staff and researchers. ChatGPT Edu has officially arrived at UC Davis!  

Tired of spam calls interrupting your day? Introducing automated spam marking for Zoom Phone! 

We are excited to announce a new feature for Zoom Phone at UC Davis, designed to eliminate unwanted interruptions and save valuable time. Beginning July 7, 2025, Zoom will automatically flag suspicious incoming calls as “Maybe Spam.” The Zoom auto-mark spam enhancement is being added in direct response to campus feedback.  

The following article was originally published on UCnet on June 11, 2025.

UC Davis faculty and staff are encouraged to join the 2025 Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology (SITT) on September 11-12, 2025. Registration is open for the annual event that features live online presentations with a focus on pedagogical and instructional technological ways to inspire and transform all students. 

With just a week left until UC Davis Spring 2025 Commencement, Information and Educational Technology (IET) is excited to spotlight a graduating senior whose unexpected start at the Help Desk led him to a full-time role at one of the biggest tech companies in the world.  

This spring, consider adding fortifying your passwords or passphrases to your regular digital spring-cleaning activities. They are your first line of defense against hackers and bad actors. As scams get more elaborate and higher educational institutions become a more frequent target, it’s important to take the following steps to protect your identity, finances, and university data.

The countdown to spring graduation is on! With just two weeks to go, Information and Educational Technology (IET) continues its spotlight of standout seniors in the Student Professional Development Program (SPDP). The program provides student employees with opportunities to innovate and succeed by building real-word products and services used by the campus. 

Recently, UCPath users have been targeted by cybercriminals using scams to steal their direct deposit paychecks. The scammers are using sophisticated phishing emails, websites, phone calls and texts to trick users into providing account access.

As spring graduation approaches, Information and Educational Technology (IET) is spotlighting standout seniors in the Student Professional Development Program (SPDP). The program provides student employees with opportunities to innovate and succeed by building real-word products and services used by the campus.