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University IT transitions to new certificate platform

The InCommon Certificate Service that the University of Minnesota uses for TLS/SSL certificates is transitioning from its current vendor, Sectigo, to new platform provider

AI API Gateway: A new IT@UMN virtual team

A cross-University Virtual Team is officially underway to build and operate the University of Minnesota's ​new AI Gateway​, a shared platform that provides secure, governed

Profiles in IT: AI Makerspace with Joe Finnegan

The College of Science and Engineering's AI Makerspace is a hybrid physical and digital learning space where all University o

Gemini Chat Deletions Are Now Available

Google has rolled out a new feature that will allow Gemini users to delete their Gemini chat prompts and use temporary chats. 

Update: Zoom Accounts Restored

Following the announcements on Wednesday, July 1 regarding permanent data loss in Zoom, our technical leadership escalated this issue to the highest enginee

How IT@UMN supported the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Last week, the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus was buzzing with the energy of thousands of athletes, supporters and volunteers on campus for the

Transforming Dentistry: School of Dentistry Enhances Patient Care with New Digital Tools

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (SoD) is advancing its digital capabilities this summer to improve education and pa

Profiles in IT: Health Sciences Technology's Colby Reese

In the health sciences, technology is woven into patient care, research, and training the next generation of healthcare

Tarek Tomes introduces an exciting new Gig opportunity

Vice President and Chief Information Officer Tarek Tomes is introducing a new gig focused on modernizing legacy administrative systems through a method call

Google Workspace's recent pop-up on data management

OverviewRecently, Google Workspace released a pop-up aimed at upcoming graduates to offer data retention strategies. The pop-up’s headline is “Graduating soon?