Most of us have more online accounts than we can easily keep track of. Between work, school, banking, shopping, streaming services and social media, it is easy to understand why people reuse passwords.Â
Attackers know that, too. When usernames and passwords are exposed in a data breach, automated tools can test those credentials on other websites and services. Read Full Article →
Most of us have more online accounts than we can easily keep track of. Between work, school, banking, shopping, streaming services and social media, it is easy to understand why people reuse passwords.Â
Attackers know that, too. When usernames and passwords are exposed in a data breach, automated tools can test those credentials on other websites and services. Read Full Article →
MSU IT is extending the submission deadline for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology awards to 5 p.m. (EDT) Friday, Oct. 16th to give educators more time to apply. The AT&T awards are given to instructors who use technology to support student success and enhance their teaching with impactful, accessible, and engaging practice. Read Full Article →
MSU IT is requiring a password reset for all MSU users, including students, faculty, and staff.
To protect university accounts and systems, MSU IT is requiring all MSU users to reset their MSU NetID password while suspicious cybersecurity activity is investigated.
Currently, there is no evidence of malware, data corruption, or unauthorized activity within individual MSU accounts. Read Full Article →
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the habits and practices that helps everyone stay safer online. Throughout the month, MSU IT will share its Pause. Verify. Protect. campaign, offering practical guidance on topics such as phishing, strong passphrases, data privacy, and timely software updates.Â
In addition to MSU IT’s awareness efforts, Spartans are invited to participate in a series of virtual educational sessions hosted by the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA). Read Full Article →
All open IT roles can be found at careers.msu.edu. Student IT jobs can be found at msu.joinhandshake.com Read Full Article →
Prepare your courses for success with these workshops covering D2L Brightspace course setup, gradebook management, and accessibility best practices. Select accessibility sessions are co-hosted by the Eli Broad College of Business, MSU College of Education, and MSU IT Services Educational Technology.
Find and register for all learning sessions on the Educational and Research Technology events calendar. Read Full Article →
Michigan State University Information Technology (MSU IT) welcomed Shyam Gedela as executive director for Enterprise Services, effective Monday, September 28, 2026. In this role, Shyam will lead the teams responsible for enterprise platforms, administrative information systems, and data and reporting services that support the university’s academic, research, and business operations.
Shyam has served as interim director for Enterprise Services since August 2025, providing leadership for the platforms, data and reporting systems, administrative information systems, and vendor-supported technologies that form the foundation of MSU’s enterprise systems environment. Read Full Article →
This summer, two MSU IT staff members helped Michigan State University’s Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program give students a behind-the-scenes look at how video games are created. GATE, a department within the Office of University Outreach and Engagement, provides accelerated hands-on summer learning experiences tailored for advanced and gifted students in elementary, middle, and high school. Read Full Article →
Prepare your courses for success with MSU IT virtual workshops on Gradescope, a grading and feedback platform, and D2L Brightspace, MSU’s learning management system.
Sessions will cover practical ways to streamline grading, provide consistent feedback, and organize accessible course content so students can find materials, understand expectations, track progress, and stay engaged. Read Full Article →
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 →
Every Spartan has a duty to protect personal and institutional data. Stay cyber secure.
