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Beware of Increased Phishing Attempts

University Information Security (UIS) professionals are warning the community that bad actors may attempt to engage in efforts to illicitly gain access to University accoun

Google Workspace Service Changes

In 2021, Google announced that it would no longer provide free and unlimited storage and will begin charging the University of Minnesota for data storage in January 2025. 

Kaltura in Canvas: Overview of Changes on June 3, 2023

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, OIT staff upgraded the underlying technology that connects Kaltura to Canvas.

Hardware Purchasing Service Moved to UMN Bookstores

As of February 20, 2023, the University of Minnesota Bookstores became the primary vendor for computers, devices, and computer accessories for University departments on the

Feb. 9, 2023 - Duo Mobile Will No Longer Support Android 8, Android 9 & iOS 13

Effective February 9, 2023, Duo Mobile will no longer support Android 8, Android 9 and iOS 13.

Some University Call Centers Unavailable

Update: This issue has since been resolved, and the Office of Information Technology is continuing to closely monitor the situation.

Change to University Google Account Time-Out Period

Starting on June 1, 2022, the University is updating its security policy regarding how long you can remain signed in to your Unive

Canvas Release Notes April 2022

Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, releases Canvas upgrades on the third Saturday of the month along with Release Notes.

MyU Unavailable During PeopleTools Upgrade Scheduled April 23-24

On April 23 and 24, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday), MyU and other PeopleSoft applications will be unavailable while University IT upgrades the PeopleSoft development platform,

Upcoming Changes to PeopleSoft Interface

People who use PeopleSoft will notice some changes to the user interface as a result of an upgrade to PeopleTools (version 8.59) s