A New Era for Campus Digital Signage
U-M’s Digital Signage Team is transitioning away from the one-size-fits-all model, delivering more flexible, targeted solutions campuswide.
Category Archives: Campus News
Jan. 20: Enter Your Data Visualization in the Big Ten Competition
Staff and faculty are reminded that Jan 20 is the submission deadline for the 2026 Big Ten Academic Alliance Data Visualization Championship. Help U-M win back the crown!
A new sign-in experience is coming to your UMICH account
The University of Michigan will enhance the university’s security by adopting Okta, the industry-leading platform for managing digital identities and access, for Single Sign-On (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). This transition will enhance the sign-in experience and improve security for the U-M community. New capabilities, including optional passwordless sign-in features such as Face ID, Touch ID, and Windows… Read More »
The Paradox of AI Assistance: Better Results, Worse Thinking
A student reflects on how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping learning and cognitive development, urging colleges and universities to guide students toward responsible uses of AI to preserve critical thinking skills.
Tech Tip: Dillinger
This month’s tip is Dillinger, a browser-based, open-source Markdown editor designed for simplicity, flexibility, and real-time previewing.
Worshiping at the Altar of AI
As people embrace ChatGPT and other AI tools and resources, University of Michigan anthropologist Webb Keane says it’s easy for people to grant moral authority over to AI but may find that AI is simply a mirror of the people and corporations who have built it.
Now in 3D: Maps begin to bring exoplanets into focus
A new technique is helping scientists better understand the atmospheres of the planets outside our solar system — many of which are unlike anything orbiting our sun.
Tech Tip: Harper
This month’s tip is Harper, a fast, open-source grammar and spell checker that runs entirely on your device, ensuring your writing never leaves your computer.
A Fresh Look & Feel for U-M AI Services — November 2025 updates
ITS is excited to announce that, as of November 13, 2025, U-M GPT, U-M Maizey, and the Go Blue web app have all received significant user interface (UI) and branding updates. These changes are designed to create a more cohesive and intuitive experience across the U-M AI suite.
Open Your Eyes: Co-Designing Accessible Tech
Rackham doctoral candidate and human-computer interaction researcher Jaylin Herskovitz co-designs accessible tech with blind people, improving their experience with the world, online and off.
MTech: Shaping U-M’s Tech Landscape Together
As our Michigan Technology Community (MTech) – formerly known as Michigan IT – embarks on an exciting new chapter, we’re deepening our commitment to supporting one another as technology professionals across the University of Michigan. By expanding our network and embracing broader engagement, we’re strengthening our collaborative spirit, continuous learning and innovation that drive teaching, research, and operations.… Read More »
Elevate Your Research: GPU Programming Using OpenACC
University of Michigan researchers using high performance computer resources from Advanced Research Computing (ARC) are invited to attend a FREE workshop hosted by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. The workshop will focus on development of GPU capable codes using standard languages and compilers with OpenACC. The workshop will be hosted in-person, there will be no virtual option for attending.… Read More »
Tech Tip: Kagi
This month’s tip is Kagi: a privacy-focused search engine that prioritizes delivering high-quality, relevant results without ads or tracking.
Updated Data Stewardship Policy Brings Definition to Assets and Roles
The University of Michigan has updated its Institutional Data Stewardship Policy (SPG 601.12) to strengthen the institution’s commitment to the effective and strategic management of institutional data.
The Big Thinking Behind the Big Collection
The Big Collection aims to unite all BTAA member libraries to be managed as a single collection.
Tech Tip: Anonymous View by Startpage
This month’s tip is Anonymous View by Startpage, a tool that enables users to visit websites without disclosing their IP addresses or personal information
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.
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.