Major incident

Northwestern Information Technology: Wirtz Center - Power & Network Service Interruption

Affected: Telephone Services (Videoconferencing and Telephones), Wired Network Services (Network Connectivity), Wireless Network Services (Network Connectivity)

Current status of Northwestern Information Technology: Under maintenance — live Northwestern Information Technology status

Timeline

1. Jul 16, 2026, 12:16 UTC
   investigating
   Northwestern Information Technology is investigating an issue causing a service interruption to wired, wireless, and telephone services within the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts. The next update will be provided at 9:00 CDT.
2. Jul 16, 2026, 13:22 UTC
   identified
   Northwestern Information Technology has identified a power issue causing a service interruption to wired, wireless, and telephone services within the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts. Facilities Management is working to resolve the issue and restore power as soon as possible. The next update will be provided by 12:00 CDT.
3. Jul 16, 2026, 17:57 UTC
   resolved
   This incident has been resolved.

Updates as published by Northwestern Information Technology (original).