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Beginning July 15, all instances of Java SE installed on MSU-managed devices will be replaced in phases with OpenJDK, a more cost-effective solution, to promote standardization across all units and to align with MSU’s operational excellence initiatives. 

Replacing the Java SE software with a standard, secure, and open-source solution such as OpenJDK is the recommended approach, one that’s already been taken by fellow higher education peers.  Read Full Article →

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.

It is a secure, global wireless network that enables Wi-Fi access across participating academic institutions and organizations. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is taking significant strides towards modernizing the campus network infrastructure with the ambitious Fee Hall Refresh Project. This initiative is the first phase of a broader network refresh and modernization effort, aimed at enhancing the digital environment to promote student, faculty, and staff success.

Fee Hall, used as classroom and office space for the Colleges of Human, Osteopathic, and Veterinary Medicine, was chosen as a priority for the network upgrade due to its large size and the high volume of network-related Service Desk tickets it receives. Read Full Article →

MSU IT Educational Technology is highlighting D2L Brightspace resources to help instructors in June.

Summer is a great time to connect with MSU IT for a virtual consultation. Our group of instructional designers, tech consultants, media production manager, and accessibility experts can help you enhance your course with student-centered strategies and university-supported tools. Read Full Article →

Mark your calendar August 21 – 22 for the 2025 Fall Educator Seminars. This virtual event features a variety of no-cost trainings and webinars to help all MSU educators prepare for the fall semester and beyond.

This year’s seminars will focus on strategies to enhance academic achievement and personal development, while connecting you with valuable campus resources. 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 →

MSU IT provides no-cost training about collaborative tools to all students, faculty, and staff. Check out the following courses available in June and visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys

Thursday, June 19, 9:30 a.m.

Looking to gather valuable insights from your classmates, students, or coworkers? Read Full Article →

Join us for the 2025 MSU Educational Technology Summit Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5.

Visit the D2L learning community to enroll and visit the course home page to find the complete schedule and register for the sessions you plan to attend.

This four-day virtual event highlights the technologies that enhance teaching and learning and promote student success. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is committed to providing no-cost training about collaborative tools to all students, faculty, and staff. Check out the following courses available in May and visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register. 

MSU IT now offers bite-sized videos (1-3 minutes each) covering single topics such as utilizing Do Not Disturb status or priority access features in Microsoft Teams, the format painter tool in Microsoft Word, and much more. Read Full Article →

Take part in an opportunity to discover, engage, and innovate! Join us for the MSU Educational Technology Summit from June 2-5, 2025. This four-day event highlights the technologies that enhance teaching and learning and promote student success. In addition to demos from partner vendors, MSU educators and support staff will present and discuss the use of educational technology available at MSU. Read Full Article →