Year: 2026

MSU IT welcomed Laura Clark as assistant chief information officer on Monday, January 12, 2026. 

Laura comes to MSU from the State of Michigan, where she served as chief information officer (CIO). In that role, she oversaw operations for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), which provides information technology, business, and administrative services to state employees and stakeholders, as well as Michigan residents, visitors, and businesses. Read Full Article →

MSU IT Educational Technology beginning of semester resources

Kick off January with MSU IT Educational Technology’s top D2L Brightspace resources designed to empower instructors and enhance your courses.

Top 6 Ed Tech Essentials Videos

Discover a growing collection of quick, 5-minute videos packed with practical tips for starting the semester.

Quick D2L Rubric Setup

Effortlessly learn how to utilize analytic or holistic rubrics in D2L Brightspace, with this guide covering everything from adding criteria, linking rubrics to activities, and offering practical tips for editing and reusing rubrics to streamline grading and deliver clear feedback. Read Full Article →

Technology is key to your Spartan experience, and MSU IT is here to support your success on campus and beyond.

We’re available to help with tech needs and questions at ithelp.msu.edu.

The MSU IT website, tech.msu.edu, provides technology services, help and support with pages specifically for new students and new faculty, academic staff, researchers, and administrators. Read Full Article →