Articles from October 2026
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Learning analytics research support available to grad students
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Graduate students conducting thesis or dissertation research can now use the Learning Analytics Umbrella IRB and Data Access program, which provides an IRB framework and process for requesting access to anonymized student learning behavior data. Register for a virtual workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 3:30 p.m.
ICON Direct: New AI tools and over $21 million in student savings
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Since its launch in fall 2018, ICON Direct has helped UI students save over $21 million on textbook costs. ICON Direct is the university’s initiative for ordering digital content from specific publishers and delivering it to students at a reduced cost. Winter orders are due by Nov. 23. Spring orders are due by Dec. 22. Begin your order selection.
We're moving the Tier3 ICON email to Halo on Oct. 27
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
We know getting help with technical questions is important. For most users, the best way to request assistance is to contact the ITS Help Desk. However, if you've previously emailed ICON Tier3 directly, please note that soon messages sent to that address will be automatically added to Halo, the ticketing system used by ITS.