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AI at Northwestern IT: Tools, Guidance, and What’s Next

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the everyday work of our campus community, and Northwestern IT is committed to helping students, faculty, staff, and researchers use these tools thoughtfully, effectively, and securely. From drafting and summarizing content to analyzing data and streamlining routine tasks, AI tools are available for use at Northwestern.

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Staying Secure Together: Why Strong Passwords and Vigilance Matter More Than Ever

Cyberthreats targeting higher education are a constant reality. Attempts to gain access to University accounts happen around the clock, and they continue to grow in scale and sophistication. To stay ahead of these threats, Northwestern IT recently implemented several enhancements to strengthen our overall security posture and better protect University systems, data, and our community.

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Spring Into Action – Organize Your Digital Files at Northwestern

Spring is just around the corner, and a natural time to clear out clutter—and not just closets. It’s a great time to tidy up digital files, too. Between classes, research, meetings, and projects, it’s easy for documents, recordings, and data to end up scattered across platforms. Save time and improve collaboration by storing information in the right place.

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Quest Storage Maintenance Beginning March 23

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The Quest HPC cluster will undergo maintenance to improve the security and reliability of the storage system, beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 23, and continuing through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27. Users can submit and run jobs during the maintenance period; however, storage response times may be slowed during 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.

Enhance Your AI Skills—Getting the Most Out of Copilot Chat

Microsoft’s Copilot Chat, available at no cost to all Northwestern students, faculty, and staff, offers a secure and intuitive AI assistant that can support learning, research, and administrative work across campus. Copilot Chat can assist directly with summarizing articles, drafting emails, exploring frameworks and methodologies, and much more. Explore Northwestern‑specific examples and quick video resources to help you work more efficiently with AI.

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Guidance on the Use of Generative AI at Northwestern

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for new capabilities in research, education, and productivity. Understand what to look for when adopting these tools to ensure the intended use is met and University data is protected.

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Secure Your Data Before Takeoff

As the campus springs into travel mode this March, remember to protect your digital information while away. Back up data on devices you travel with and make electronic copies of cards and files, including sensitive information, to be stored on the cloud. Remember to access your data only through a secure VPN connection. Safe travels! Find more information on securing your data while travelling.

Events

Mar
30
2026

Introduction to Canvas for Instructors

1:00 PM
For instructors new to Northwestern or new to using Canvas full-time, this interactive workshop provides an overview of ...
Mar
30
2026

Research Computing and Data Drop-in Support

3:00 PM Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library), 2233 Tech Drive
Research Computing and Data Services Consultations Drop-in Support: We are excited to be holding in-person consultation ...
Apr
1
2026

Genomics Compute Cluster (GCC) Orientation (Virtual)

2:00 PM
The Genomics Compute Cluster (GCC) is a part of Northwestern University's high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, Ques...