Year: 2025

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Announcing recipients of the 2024 Excellence in IT Awards

MSU IT celebrated the exceptional contributions of staff during a special presentation of the 2024 Excellence in IT Awards on Thursday, Feb. 6 at WKAR Studios on the Michigan State University Campus. MSU IT presented awards to 11 recipients for this year’s awards — Outstanding Service, Stewardship & Sustainability, Student, Faculty, and Staff Success, and IT Partner —selected from 39 nominations. Read Full Article →

Meet MSU’s new cybersecurity mascot!

Cyber Goose lands on the banks of the Red Cedar to promote cybersecurity awareness 

Cyber Goose is the newest member of the Spartan community, here to help raise awareness about online safety and help keep the Spartan community secure. You’ll spot him spreading the word about cybersecurity throughout the year.  

Understanding standard cybersecurity practices is the best way to safeguard against potential cyber threats. Read Full Article →

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February’s collaborative tools training opportunities

Check out February’s courses available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Featured Course of the Month 

Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys

Wednesday, February 19, 9:00 a.m.

Looking to gather valuable insights from your classmates, students, or coworkers? Forms are your go-to tool! Read Full Article →

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MSU IT Technology Tips

Technology Tips

At MSU IT, we strive to make your tech life easier. Whether you’ve forgotten your password, need help finding information, or want to secure your account, we’ve got you covered with our easy-to-follow guides. Check out the details below to get started!

Password Reset

Oops, forgot your password? No problem! Read Full Article →

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New resource for D2L: Certification Pathways

A new opportunity for Spartan educators in support of student success is available with the Certification Pathways D2L Brightspace course. This no-cost professional development opportunity is tailored for MSU faculty and academic staff, offering workshops to enhance pedagogical skills, explore best practices, and integrate technology into teaching.

Self-enroll for the Certification Pathways today! Read Full Article →

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January’s collaborative tools training opportunities

Check out January’s courses available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Featured Course of the Month 

Microsoft Teams – Getting Started

Monday, January 13, 1:30 p.m.

Teams is one of the best tools at MSU for effective communication and collaboration. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT resources to help start the spring semester

Getting ready for spring semester: What you need to know

Technology plays an important role in your Spartan experience, and MSU IT is here to support your success on campus and beyond. We want to make sure you are aware of the services and resources we provide for the MSU community whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member. Read Full Article →