News

Michigan State University is proud to have educators that continue to create effective and thoughtful ways to support student learning by including technology in their practices. In recognition of those individuals MSU IT’s Educational Technology Department is excited to announce the return of the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Awards. Read Full Article →

The MSU Tech Store wants to ensure every Spartan starts the new academic year on the right foot. To help students get a jump on the fall semester, the Tech Store will hold special weekend hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28.

Visit the MSU Tech Store, located in the heart of campus on the first floor of the Computer Center, to browse the latest selection of gear designed to set up every Spartan for a successful year. Read Full Article →

Michigan State University educators and staff are invited to join the Fall Educator Seminars August 24 – 26. This series of virtual trainings and webinars will prepare educators and staff for the fall semester with valuable information for teaching and learning, such as how to design effective, interactive courses for students or how to connect with library resources. Read Full Article →

Michigan State University Executive Vice President for Administration and CIO Melissa Woo was named this week as one of 30 Higher Education IT Influencers to Follow in 2022 by EdTech: Focus on Higher Education. The online publication selected 30 individuals who use their platforms to amplify higher ed and propel universities forward. Read Full Article →

MSU EVPA and CIO Melissa Woo joined MSU President Samuel L. Stanley, representatives from the Merit Network and state and federal officials Monday, June 27 to celebrate the kickoff of the Michigan Open Optical Network – Leveraging Innovation to Get High-Speed Technology (MOON-Light) project. Funded by a $10.5 million federal Broadband Infrastructure Program grant through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), MOON-Light reinforces MSU’s mission to create an equitable pathway for learning. Read Full Article →

This summer, MSU IT’s Education Technology department is bringing together faculty and staff to learn about the latest in classroom technology. The inaugural MSU Educational Technology Summit will take place virtually July 25 – 29 and feature the most widely used educational technology solutions on campus.

In addition to hearing from technology vendors, attendees will hear firsthand accounts of how technology impacts the teaching and learning experience in MSU classrooms. Read Full Article →

If you are a Windows 10 user, you have likely heard by now that Microsoft is ending support of Internet Explorer 11 for most Windows 10 operating systems on June 15, 2022.

What does that mean for users at Michigan State University? The answer depends on how you currently use Internet Explorer 11, if at all. Read Full Article →

Would you like to become more familiar with the technology tools available at MSU? MSU IT offers no-cost, virtual, instructor-led training for all students, faculty, and staff. Join our live sessions for instruction on Zoom and the Microsoft 365 suite, including Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, SharePoint, and Forms.

Register for upcoming live courses at SpartansLearn. Read Full Article →

With countless tech tools, software, and platforms, knowing where to turn to get answers to technology-related questions can seem daunting. Chances are, however, the Knowledge Management program within MSU IT has the answer.

Led by John Senger, the Knowledge Management program is responsible for coordinating the documentation associated with services MSU IT offers and supports. Read Full Article →

As the world becomes increasingly connected, adhering to standard cybersecurity practices is critical to safeguard against potential cyber threats. Even if you don’t think you have sensitive information to steal, cyber attackers could use your accounts or devices as an open door to MSU.

Here are immediate, simple actions our community can take now to better protect personal and institutional data: 

1. Turn on multifactor authentication (MFA) for your Spartan 365 and MSU email account
   • Enable MFA now
   • Safeguarding access to these systems inhibits attacks on our infrastructure and reduces the possibility of disclosure or misuse of your MSU information 
2. Choose Okta Verify for MFA 
   • The Okta Verify mobile app is the most secure way to receive MFA push notifications 
   • Learn more at go.msu.edu/newmfa