Author: Travis Silvas
MSU IT has rolled out a major upgrade to the eduroam wireless network, and it’s all about making your connection faster, safer, and easier to use. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, this change is designed to improve your wireless experience across campus.
What is eduroam?It is a secure, global wireless network that enables Wi-Fi access across participating academic institutions and organizations. Read Full Article →
As data centers evolve to meet the growing demands of modern computing, the need for efficient cooling solutions has become increasingly critical. This is where liquid cooling technology comes into play, offering a more effective and sustainable solution.
In late 2024, Michigan State University saw its first liquid-cooled racks installed at the MSU Data Center as an initial phase was completed through a partnership between MSU IT, the university’s High Performance Computing Center (HPCC), Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (ICER), and Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities. Read Full Article →
The work of MSU IT directly supports the success of our campus partners. This connection was made readily apparent to MSU IT’s Alyssa Bradley and her video production team within Educational Technology last semester, when they worked with two faculty members to create videos vital to instruction and research related to inclusive practices and social awareness. Read Full Article →
Walk into almost any building on campus and you’ll likely be greeted by some form of digital signage. The technology has been around for quite some time. What’s taken shape in the last couple of years, however, is the ease with which colleges, departments, and units can manage that signage.
“It used to be, the most common way to display your message was plugging a USB drive into the back of a TV,” said Jim Willson, Unit IT Manager for the Eli
Broad College of Business. Read Full Article →
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 →
MSU IT recognizes the vital role technology plays in teaching and learning. As a primary classroom tech support for MSU faculty and academic staff, MSU IT’s Digital Classroom Support (DCS) team is dedicated to delivering a positive user experience.
To elevate their support, DCS introduced the IT Help Button and QR codes at the start of the 2024 Fall Semester. Read Full Article →
Protecting your identity is essential on and off campus. Whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member, your Spartan Card is a vital form of identification as a member of the MSU community. It’s your responsibility to safeguard your Spartan Card by never posting pictures on social media or sending pictures to unknown recipients to verify your identity in group chats or when purchasing tickets through third-party vendors. Read Full Article →
From the miles of fiber connecting the campus network to the tech carts in classrooms utilized to deliver instruction, technology is integral in providing more than 400 academic programs offered at Michigan State University. In addition to the contributions technology makes to the university’s academic endeavors, its function is also vital to the daily operations of all administrative units. Read Full Article →
Beginning with February 2024 billing information, customers who purchase services through MSU Information Technology (MSU IT) will find service billing information, including invoices, statements, reports, etc., in the new integrated workplace management system, Planon. Customers can still find MSU IT billing information before February 2024 in MySoft.
On January 22, MSU IT, in partnership with Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities (IPF); Financial Analysis; Institutional Space Planning Management; Student Life and Engagement; and University Procurement and Logistics, launched Planon to facilitate how units manage work orders and process billing for the campus community. Read Full Article →
Visit the MSU Tech Store, located on the first floor of the Computer Center, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, to celebrate its Grand Reopening. Find a large selection of Apple and Dell computers, tablets, and software, and experience the new streamlined shopping experience for students, faculty, and staff.
Visitors will also find special one-day pricing on featured Apple products (in-store only) and the opportunity to enter to win an Apple iPad Mini. Read Full Article →
