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Start the Semester Strong with Student Technology Workshops

Posted August 10, 2026 by Caitlin

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Get ready for the fall semester with two free workshops from MSU IT designed to help you confidently navigate the technology tools you’ll use at MSU. Both workshops are free and open to all MSU students.

Navigating Your MSU Courses: D2L Brightspace Basics for Students

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Learn how to navigate D2L Brightspace, access course materials, submit assignments and stay organized throughout the semester. Read Full Article →

Start the Semester Strong with Student Technology Workshops

Posted August 10, 2026 by Caitlin

Navigating Your MSU Courses: D2L Brightspace Basics for Students

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Learn how to navigate D2L Brightspace, access course materials, submit assignments and stay organized throughout the semester. Read Full Article →

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Student Innovation Supports Plant Research at MSU

Posted July 27, 2026 by Travis Silvas

In data-intensive research, effective methods for accessing, organizing, and sharing information are critical to powering scientific discovery. A Michigan State University IT student employee is doing just that, bringing technical expertise directly into the research lab to help researchers work more efficiently and collaboratively.

Dong Duong, a member of MSU IT’s Research Cyberinfrastructure team, recently presented his work at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF). Read Full Article →

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Fall Educator Seminars

Posted July 14, 2026 by Caitlin

Join us August 27–28 for the 2026 Fall Educator Seminars, your chance to explore tools and strategies, gain insights, and connect with fellow educators ahead of the new semester.

Visit the Fall Educator Seminars SharePoint Page to explore the seminar lineup and register.

Whether you’re new to MSU or looking to expand your expertise, this fully virtual event offers no-cost, high-impact webinars designed to help you and your students succeed. Read Full Article →

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Improving the IT Readiness Process

Posted July 1, 2026 by itcomm

Michigan State University Information Technology is partnering with MSU Procurement to introduce an updated IT Readiness process to provide clearer guidance when purchasing or using IT hardware, software, and services.

This update is designed to improve the campus experience by helping staff more easily determine what steps, if any, are required before proceeding with an IT purchase. Read Full Article →

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How FlexHub is helping MSU IT work smarter from the Angell Building

Posted June 30, 2026 by Travis Silvas

MSU IT’s recent move to the Angell Building is already paying off. One clear example is being close to FlexHub, a centralized inventory and warehouse model that is helping staff get equipment faster, work more efficiently, and better support the university.

Not long ago, IT equipment was stored in different places across campus, with uneven processes for tracking, access, and storage. Read Full Article →

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Behind the Scenes: How a Major IT Upgrade Is Making MSU’s Networks Faster and More Secure

Posted June 23, 2026 by Travis Silvas

Over the past year, Michigan State University completed an important technology upgrade that most people never saw, but many are already benefiting from.

Michigan State University Information Technology (MSU IT) recently finished a campus-wide update to its network security systems. Older technology was replaced with a modern platform designed to better protect university data and provide faster, more reliable connections. Read Full Article →

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Behind the Scenes of MSU IT’s Summer Work Across Campus

Posted June 8, 2026 by itcomm

Summer is a surprisingly busy time of year for MSU IT. With fewer classes in session, teams across campus are advancing projects that strengthen core systems, support teaching and learning, and improve the daily technology experiences for students, faculty, and staff.

The work highlighted here represents some of the larger efforts underway this summer and is not a complete list. Read Full Article →

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MSU achieves key research security milestone

Posted June 3, 2026 by Travis Silvas

Michigan State University has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 for its Regulated Research Enclave (RRE), marking a major step forward in protecting regulated research data and expanding opportunities for federally funded projects.

Validated through a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization, the certification confirms that MSU’s RRE meets U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), enabling researchers to compete for projects that require advanced cybersecurity safeguards. Read Full Article →

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Accessibility for Educators Summer Program

Posted June 2, 2026 by Caitlin

Co-sponsored by the Broad College of Business, the College of Education, and MSU IT, this virtual workshop series offers practical strategies and guidance to help you build more accessible courses so all students can succeed.

Sessions are held Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and include expert guidance, hands-on learning, and time for questions. Read Full Article →

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Bringing Classrooms to Life in 25Live with 3D Tours

Posted May 26, 2026 by Caitlin

Helping instructors prepare before they walk through the door

MSU IT is enhancing 25Live, MSU’s room-scheduling system, with interactive 3D classroom tours that help instructors better understand learning spaces before they arrive.

The tours let users explore room layouts, technology, and instructional resources in the same tool they already use to book spaces, helping bridge the gap between reserving a room and being ready to teach. Read Full Article →