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Message from the VPIT-CIO

By | March 24, 2026

I hope you are all enjoying the early signs of spring across our campuses. As we look ahead to commencement and the close of another academic year, it is a meaningful time to reflect on the energy, dedication, and collaboration that define the Michigan Technology Community. This season always serves as a reminder of the impact our work has on our students, faculty, and staff, and I am grateful to be part of a community that continues to support the university’s mission in such thoughtful and innovative ways.

March Digital Accessibility: Make Your Sites and Content Accessible

The ITS Digital Accessibility team is highlighting website accessibility — what it is, why it matters, and the practical steps U-M technology staff and faculty can take to improve the web experience for everyone, including people with disabilities and people who use assistive technology.

Message from the VPIT-CIO

By | November 18, 2025

I hope you are having a productive fall semester. ITS has been enhancing the university’s security posture and aligning U-M with federal digital accessibility requirements. Adopting Okta, the industry-leading platform for managing digital identities and access, and expanding our guidance and tools to create accessible digital content will make tremendous strides towards these goals.

Preview: 2025 SUMIT Events

As the U-M community settles into another academic year of teaching, learning, and research, we are reminded why it is so important to protect U-M’s wealth of digital assets. It’s a great time to celebrate national Cybersecurity Awareness month with Security at U-M in IT (SUMIT) events throughout October. ITS Information Assurance (IA) and the ITS Privacy Office… Read More »