Gemini and NotebookLM Now Available to the U-M Community
U-M faculty, staff, and students now have access to two powerful new tools in their Google Workspace arsenal: Gemini and NotebookLM, Google’s latest generative AI services.
Category Archives: Campus News
Tableau training for beginners and more on May 14
Don’t miss the chance to join our Introduction to Tableau training course on May 14.
MDining’s new point-of-sale system pays off
Michigan Dining has recently implemented a new POS system to streamline ordering, inventory management and more.
Tech Tip: DuckDuckGo AI Chat
This month’s tip is DuckDuckGo AI Chat, a free and private way to use AI chatbots.
Meet OnboardingA2 Maizey: Helping new staff get their bearings at U-M with the help of U-M AI Tools
U-M recently rolled out an improved Ann Arbor campus New Employee Orientation, a new U-M Onboarding program, and OnboardingA2 Maizey, an AI-powered chatbot that delivers answers to common new-hire questions.
The Hunt for Census Data Digitization at ICPSR
ICPSR staff partner with Census Bureau Economist to digitize about 500 million United States census records.
Unlimited Access to Adobe Stock Images for U-M Community
The University of Michigan is enhancing its creative resources by offering unlimited access to Adobe Stock images for all active faculty, staff, and students.
Bringing UX to the front lines: How the user story shaped the new Kiosk experience at Michigan Medicine
At Michigan Medicine, technology plays a crucial role in supporting patient care. The Health Information Technology and Services (HITS) Customer Experience team understands that IT should work more seamlessly for the people who use it every day–and that’s why user research was a key part of designing the new Edge UMICH authenticated browser for Kiosk computers.
U-M unveils GenAI Mind Meld: Control your computer with just a thought!
Tired of typing out endless emails or navigating complex spreadsheets? With Mind Meld, simply think about what you want to do, and your device will respond instantly.
Tech Tip: Opera Air
This month’s tip is Opera Air, a new web browser designed to enhance your digital well-being by seamlessly integrating mindfulness tools into your daily browsing routine.
Introducing Go Blue: AI-powered mobile app for the U-M community
The University of Michigan has announced the release of Go Blue, a new AI-powered mobile app that has been specially designed for the U-M community.
Tech Tip: Raycast
This month’s tip is a powerful productivity tool designed to streamline and enhance workflow on macOS: Raycast (a Windows version is coming soon!)
Inside the Duderstadt Center: A Hidden Tech Playground for Creators
The Duderstadt is a hub of creativity and cutting-edge technology, open to faculty, staff, and students alike.
Updated IT Standard on Network Security
ITS has published an important revision of the IT Standard on Network Security (DS-14).
Cross-functional project team plans major lock replacement
After several years of awareness that student room locks would soon need to be replaced, Student Life convened a project team to explore options and initiate a multi-year installation project. The team includes members from University Housing; Student Life Facilities, Technology Solutions, and Capital Projects; and the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS). The team defined the… Read More »
Tech Tip: Bridgy Fed
This month’s Tech Tip helps you connect Mastodon and Bluesky, allowing you to interact across these decentralized platforms seamlessly.
Michigan IT Transitions to Michigan Technology Community
Michigan IT is evolving to become the Michigan Technology Community, a change that underscores a broader, more inclusive mission to unite and celebrate the impactful work of all technology experts at U-M.
Make a Maizey Workshops for Instructors: 12/11 and 12/18
All U-M instructors are invited to join the ITS Emerging Technology team to learn how to create a custom AI tutor for their courses using Maizey.
Tech Tip: Toggle ’em all
This month’s Tech Tip allows you to quickly check or uncheck all check boxes on a webpage in a single click.
MPassport: Enhancing the international student experience
Student Life’s International Center supports U-M international students, faculty, and staff, as well as campus community members going abroad for study, work, and travel. Before 2021, the center relied on various Microsoft Access databases and software tools to engage with and track its constituents, lacking a unified system to streamline operations. The move to MPassport significantly reduced the… Read More »