Author: 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 →
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 →
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 →
When Google ended its unlimited storage policy, Michigan State University faced a new and immediate financial reality. Storage that had previously been offered as part of Google’s free tier of service now carried real and rising costs, just as years of accumulated data pushed the university beyond newly imposed limits. MSU’s Google Drive environment had grown to nearly a petabyte across more than 500,000 accounts, including many tied to people no longer affiliated with the university. Read Full Article →
Michigan State University is committed to keeping our community informed about the technology services you rely on every day. As part of that commitment, MSU IT manages MSU Service Status, the primary source for timely updates on MSU supported technology services, including outages and scheduled maintenance.
We encourage all faculty, staff, and students to review their subscriptions to ensure they receive the most relevant information. Read Full Article →
Zoom AI Companion is now available for MSU Zoom users. Zoom AI Companion is an AI‑powered feature set integrated into Zoom that supports meeting summaries, Smart Recordings, and real‑time assistance during meetings. These tools are intended to help reduce manual note‑taking and support clearer meeting outcomes.
What is changing?
- Zoom AI Companion will be turned on and available to all users with a standard MSU Zoom account.
Beginning Sunday, March 15, the MSU IT Service Desk will operate Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The updated hours reflect a realignment of service levels with available staffing capacity and demand patterns, supporting reliable service delivery and practical resource management.
The IT Service Desk provides:
- IT assistance for all students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, parents, visitors, and guests.
MSU IT’s commitment to innovation and excellence is in the spotlight as Chief Information Officer Rich Czarnecki earns a finalist spot for the prestigious 2025 Michigan ORBIE Award in the Large Enterprise category.
The ORBIE Awards celebrate outstanding technology leadership among CIOs who drive innovation and deliver business value across Michigan. 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, Nov. 14th 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 →
Behind the scenes of Michigan State University’s vibrant campus life is a team that quietly powers the Spartan experience, providing access for thousands: the Spartan Identity Services staff of the MSU ID Office.
While best known for issuing physical Spartan Cards to new students, faculty, staff, and affiliates each year, this small but mighty team manages a wide range of identity services that support every Spartan’s journey. Read Full Article →
