UTC Is On The Move!
Big changes are on the horizon! Our new hosting environment for www.utc.edu officially launches May 30, bringing improved performance and reliability.
IMPORTANT! Friday, May 30, 2025 through Saturday, May 31, 2025 editors will NOT be able to log in to the website to make any changes as the site will be locked for migration purposes. However, if there are any important edits that need to be made during that time, you can submit a ticket here and our team will make those for you after migration is complete.
Other News
If Content Is King, Then Communication Is The Crown. In our endeavor to build-up our web community, the UTC Web Team recently inaugurated a UTC Website Knowledge Base blog to share how-tos, updates, and best practices. Watch for new posts each month and please feel free to send us some suggestions!
Enhancing Media File Management: As of the last deployment, the Web Dev Team implemented the Media Replace and Media Delete modules in Drupal to offer greater control and flexibility for site administrators. Media Replace allows users to update the underlying file of a media entity—such as swapping out an outdated image or PDF—without breaking existing references to that media item throughout the site. This streamlined workflow simplifies media updates and helps maintain content integrity across pages. With Media Delete, users can cleanly remove media entities along with their associated files, preventing clutter and unused assets from accumulating in the media library. Together, these modules support better media lifecycle management for Drupal websites. To learn more on how to use these modules, please visit our Knowledge Base Article here.
Silktide Training Must be Complete by May 30! As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the quality of content on our platform, weʼre rolling out important training videos for Silktide. This tool will be key in helping us maintain high standards across our content, and it’s essential that all Section Editors complete the training by May 31, 2025, as Acquia Optimize services will end on 6/2/2025. For more information, please go here.
Building Better Connections: We’re in the early stages of developing a new university intranet, and to guide this process, we’re forming an Intranet Review Committee led by Senior Director of Marketing, Sally Halloran. This committee will evaluate potential platforms to ensure our internal web content is organized and aligned with the needs of our campus community. Their recommendations will help shape the foundation of a more effective and user-friendly intranet experience. Stay tuned for upcoming communications as the committee begins its work and shares findings.
Stronger Together: New Council Forming To Oversee Web Strategy. The Web Management Team is in the process of establishing a Website Governance Council, which will replace the Web Steering Committee, to help guide the strategic direction, consistency, and quality of our web presence. This cross-functional group will include representatives from key departments and is responsible for setting standards, prioritizing enhancements, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals. By implementing this governance structure, we aim to foster more coordinated, efficient, and user-focused web management across all university sites.