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: Top Stories
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.
Profiles in IT: JD Jordan
Meet JD Jordan, desktop support manager for the Executive IT team and security unit liaison (SUL).
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.
OpenAI’s o1 and o3-mini reasoning models now available through U-M GPT
Information and Technology Services is pleased to announce the integration of two new models into U-M GPT, the o1 and the o3-mini from OpenAI, which users can now access through the U-M GPT homepage dropdown menu. This update marks the first inclusion of ‘reasoning models’ to U-M’s AI services, which excel in the ability to perform tasks that require multi-step… Read More »
Detroit Observatory: Where Historical Technology Meets Modern Tech
The Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory pairs historical technology with modern tech to educate students, the university community, and the public.
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.
Message from the VPIT-CIO
This has been a monumental year for our colleagues. There have been successes, setbacks, challenges, and celebrations. But we have endured and even thrived because we have supported each other and our users no matter what. It makes me even prouder that this year, this group changed its name to re-emphasize our commitment to “community.”
Transforming Invoice Processing: How the Shared Services Center is Leveraging AI
U-M’s Shared Services Center has leveraged U-M GPT Toolkit to improve efficiency when processing invoices. AI-powered invoice processing has significantly improved operations across multiple teams.
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.
Avoid scams that steal your login (and your paycheck!)
Scams that are designed to steal your login under false pretenses, such as a party invitation or a request to review a document, are affecting the U-M community. Please share this information with faculty, staff and students in your unit or department. How it works Scammers send you an email directing you to enter your uniqname, password, and… Read More »
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.
Profiles in IT: Lovida Roach, MBA
In 2019, Lovida Roach was interviewed about her work with MLearning, her views on customer service, and work/life balance while working full-time and pursuing an MBA. She achieved her MBA in 2024 and works for Michigan Medicine Academic IT.
Celebrating Data Privacy Day 2025
This year’s Data Privacy Day event focused on privacy in the age of AI. A recording is now available on Safe Computing.
STAC Annual Charter Review / Officer Election
Leadership changes came a few months early for STAC this year. After serving as chair for five months, Cathy Curley passed the chair leadership position in January 2025 to Vice Chair Marcus Blough.
Data Privacy Day event: Privacy in the Age of AI
Join Carnegie Mellon University’s Dr. Sauvik Das for a presentation exploring privacy in the age of AI on Jan. 28 at noon to celebrate Data Privacy Day 2025.
Submit Your Data Viz by Jan. 15
U-M students, faculty, and staff are invited to enter their most stunning data visualizations for a chance to represent the maize and blue against other Big Ten Academic Alliance institutions.
Leadership Profile: Joe Gregoria
Meet Joe Gregoria, Dry Lab Manager at the Advanced Genomics Core (AGC). He leads the AGC’s IT team where he tries to remove barriers so his team can do amazing work. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the trumpet and woodworking.