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As you prepare for the semester, a few simple steps can help you ensure a smooth experience for you and your students on the first day of class.
Before Classes Begin- Preview your classroom – use 25Live to virtually tour most of your classrooms, review available technology, and confirm the space meets your teaching needs.
Whether you’re new to MSU, in your final year, or somewhere in between, MSU Information Technology (MSU IT) is here to help with technology resources and support for all Spartans.
MSU IT Service Desk
The MSU IT Service Desk is here to help with your tech needs and questions. For resources and self-help, visit the IT Help portal at ithelp.msu.edu Read Full Article →
Whether you’re just getting started at MSU, heading into your final year, or somewhere in between, MSU IT is here to support your success. Explore technology resources, services, and support available to all Spartans.
MSU IT Service Desk
The MSU IT Service Desk is here to help with your tech needs and questions. Read Full Article →
MSU IT’s Educational Technology Department is excited to announce that applications are now open for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Awards. These annual awards celebrate the innovative uses of instructional technology to enhance student success in any courses at MSU and honor the dedicated educators behind these achievements. Read Full Article →
Get ready for the fall semester with two free workshops from MSU IT designed to help you confidently navigate the technology tools you’ll use at MSU. Both workshops are free and open to all MSU students.
Navigating Your MSU Courses: D2L Brightspace Basics for Students
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Learn how to navigate D2L Brightspace, access course materials, submit assignments and stay organized throughout the semester. Read Full Article →
In data-intensive research, effective methods for accessing, organizing, and sharing information are critical to powering scientific discovery. A Michigan State University IT student employee is doing just that, bringing technical expertise directly into the research lab to help researchers work more efficiently and collaboratively.
Dong Duong, a member of MSU IT’s Research Cyberinfrastructure team, recently presented his work at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF). Read Full Article →
Join us August 27–28 for the 2026 Fall Educator Seminars, your chance to explore tools and strategies, gain insights, and connect with fellow educators ahead of the new semester.
Visit the Fall Educator Seminars SharePoint Page to explore the seminar lineup and register.
Whether you’re new to MSU or looking to expand your expertise, this fully virtual event offers no-cost, high-impact webinars designed to help you and your students succeed. Read Full Article →
Michigan State University Information Technology is partnering with MSU Procurement to introduce an updated IT Readiness process to provide clearer guidance when purchasing or using IT hardware, software, and services.
This update is designed to improve the campus experience by helping staff more easily determine what steps, if any, are required before proceeding with an IT purchase. Read Full Article →
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 →
