Brought together at U-M in the early 1960s, Rackham alumni Jim Thatcher and Jesse Wright went on to create IBM’s first screen readers for blind and low-vision computer users. Over six decades later, a Rackham alum and his faculty mentors are preparing the next leap in accessible computing.
It took a community to bring Professor Matthew Solomon’s vision for 3-D to life.
The ITS Data Science Practice team is hosting two Business Objects training sessions on March 10, 2026.
Now that the Okta experience for sign-in and MFA is live, go passwordless by setting up Okta FastPass on your computer!
Beginning in March 2026, new global standards from the Certificate Authority/Browser Forum will gradually reduce the lifespan of TLS/SSL digital certificates, critical tools for authenticating websites and securing data communication. By March 2029, certificates will last only 47 days – down from today’s 398.
This month’s tip is PiccyBot, an AI app that provides spoken descriptions of photos and videos, helping blind and low-vision users gain greater independence.
Sign in with Okta by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24 to be eligible to receive a $50 gift card to the U-M Tech Shop!
Michigan Medicine’s Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) apprenticeship program earns state-level recognition.
The 2026 Big Ten Academic Alliance Data Visualization Championship is underway, and the Michigan Technology Community has a chance to help U-M secure victory! This year, U-M is proudly represented by Matthew Pickus (Information and Technology Services), JoLynn Montgomery (School of Public Health), and Avril Yu (LSA undergraduate). They’re up against talented data storytellers from other Big Ten… Read More »
U-M’s Digital Signage Team is transitioning away from the one-size-fits-all model, delivering more flexible, targeted solutions campuswide.
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!
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).
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.
This month’s tip is Dillinger, a browser-based, open-source Markdown editor designed for simplicity, flexibility, and real-time previewing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 »