OIT Technology News:
May 2025 Edition


ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ has made tremendous strides in our community understanding and applications of Generative AI in ways that serve our teaching, our research, and everyday work. With the AI Coalition of the Willing, we are changing academic culture, community enablement, and how we at ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ can lead the way in Generative AI.


The Meadows School of the Arts has successfully unified its recording and streaming facilities into a centralized studio, enhancing operations after a comprehensive six-month renovation. This new setup allows simultaneous monitoring and streaming of audio and video from multiple venues, vastly improving production capabilities.


While we are not there yet, Passwordless authentication is the next step beyond Duo for ºìÌÒÓ°ÊÓ. This method offers increased convenience and security over traditional two-factor authentication and doesn’t expire.


To help support the shared use of space and the upkeep of technology throughout campus, the University has established a new Technology Fund to aid in the maintenance and replacement of AV equipment in conference rooms and select indoor event spaces, but there are several rules governing the use of this fund.


Starting May 19, OIT will begin scheduling computers not already upgraded to upgrade automatically overnight. Here's what to expect.


With support for Windows 10 ending in the fall, OIT is upgrading the remainder of University-owned PCs from Windows 10 to Windows 11 before the fall term. While those impacted will be notified of their scheduled date and what to expect, we have also posted the schedule for all primary divisions.


In this edition, we’ll discuss Canvas’ new default media player, Respondus Lockdown Browser’s latest feature, and some exciting changes with our integrations—including a workshop opportunity for Copyleaks later this month.

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