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Streamlining transitions: CFANS introduces automated offboarding intelligence

The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) is transforming how it manages staff transitions.

Advanced Operations Center: new milestones reached

The Advanced Operations Center is a purpose-built 32,000 square foot facility for one of the University of Minnesota’s primary network hub and future enterprise data center

Digital accessibility director Khaled Musa honored with president’s award

Khaled Musa, director of the Office for Digital Accessibility, is among this year’s

Phishing - Fake Canvas Login Page

The University of Minnesota is experiencing an ongoing phishing campaign.

Keep yourself safe after the Canvas outage

Is Canvas fully operational now? Instructure has informed us that Canvas is fully operational.

Microsoft is retiring Publisher in October 2026

Microsoft will be retiring the Publisher product line in October 2026.

New Canvas Course Site and Kaltura Media Retention Standards

Retention standards for Canvas course sites and Kaltura MediaSpace content will be implemented on April 15, 2026.

New Gemini features in Google Workspace available now!

University of Minnesota faculty and staff who have opted in to Google Gemini will begin to see Gemini features integrated into Docs, Slides, and Forms. 

Upcoming change to third-party AI app access

To maintain information security and data privacy, starting Thursday, Feb.

Google Calendar Enhancements

On January 29, 2026 the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Google team will implement two changes to Google calendar settings.