Statistically Significant: Loyola’s Academic Research Technology Updates
As we near the end of the calendar year, it’s an excellent time to review changes and updates to the statistical software offerings available through the university. Here are some critical updates to help you stay current as you look toward next semester!
Loyola currently supports SPSS 29. However, this version is incompatible with the recently released Sonoma OS (14.0) on Mac devices. Until a new release includes a permanent fix, IBM has provided an interim fix that allows SPSS 29 to run on the Sonoma OS. After installing SPSS 29, the interim fix can be downloaded and applied from the IBM website.
As of October 1, 2023, STATA 18 is now available in all open-access labs and for installation on LUC-owned Windows and Mac devices via a request to the Service Desk. You can also install STATA 18 on your personal device. Please submit a Self-Service Request form to request STATA18 for your personal device.
If your SAS license has expired, you can request an updated license through the ITS Service Desk. In previous years, an updated code would have been sufficient to bring your software up to date. This year, however, SAS has released a new version with a critical security update. When you request an update to your SAS license, you will need to uninstall your current version and re-install the latest version of the software. You should proactively submit your request to download the newest version of SAS, allowing time for this installation process without disrupting ongoing projects.
Please visit the ITRS Academic Research Technologies page for a comprehensive overview of available software.