Category: Dates and Deadlines
September 7, 2026

Sept. 19 – Workday update

This notice appeared in the Weekly Phoenix between September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026.

ITS Enterprise Solutions is pleased to announce that the Workday 2026R2 release is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19.

This release includes backend improvements designed to enhance system performance, along with a refreshed, more modern Workday experience. Users will notice the most visible changes on these pages: Home, My Tasks, Notifications and Worker Profile.

What’s New

  • Home: The home page now features an evenly spaced two-column layout. Widgets will automatically appear based on their configured priority, replacing the previous static page sections.
  • My Tasks and Notifications: The My Tasks and Notifications pages have a cleaner, more modern design that makes information easier to scan.
  • Worker Profile: This page has received several updates.
    • A new profile header displaying location and contact information.
    • A collapsible side menu for easier navigation.
    • A Private tab for personal information, including pay, time off and benefits.
    • A Public tab showing how your profile appears to others.
    • View before and after examples.
  •  Visual improvements: Workday has a refreshed look and feel across areas such as My Tasks and prompts, including:
    • Rounded corners on windows, cards, buttons and menus.
    • Updated active, hover and focus states.
    • Updated font sizes and weights.
    • Refreshed icons.
    • View before and after examples.

ITS Enterprise Solutions is working to ensure a smooth transition and to prepare these updates for our campus community.

For questions or more information, please email ITS Enterprise Solutions.