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.
Category Archives: Campus News
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.
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.