The Office of the CIO leads how Illinois plans for, governs, and advances technology. By connecting people, priorities, and ideas across the university, we inspire new possibilities and help technology propel teaching, learning, and research into the future.


How we lead

Bring campus leaders together to shape strategy and coordinate IT investments across the university.

Advance secure, accessible, and responsible technology.

Lead planning and digital transformation.


Technology Services’ Debbie Fligor leads building the world’s fastest volunteer-built network

On Oct. 20, a small crew of volunteers began unpacking crates in a staging area at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Inside are routers, switches, wireless access points, optical gear, and miles of fiber: about $62 million worth of hardware and software on loan from technology companies, research networks, and universities around …
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Office of the CIO forms new Enterprise AI team

The Office of the Chief Information Officer has launched the Enterprise AI group …
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Lance Bolton named Deputy Chief Information Officer for Campus Engagement

Lance Bolton named inaugural Deputy Chief Information Officer for Campus Engagement …

The Office of the CIO restructures

Learn about the OCIO restructuring …
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