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April 23, 2025

Stop by Tech Stop to get ready for class

The Division of IT is here to help you get your account and technology set up before classes begin. Check our event schedule to see what day works for you during Summer Welcome!

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April 15, 2025

Spring digital cleanup … less is more

During Records and Information Management Month in April, set aside time to clear out old and unnecessary digital files in Outlook, OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint. 

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Feb. 10, 2025

Network modernization project to improve internet speeds, reliability enters second phase

With the upgrades to the network, students, faculty and staff can look forward to a more efficient and seamless online experience across campus with improved connectivity and faster download and upload speeds.

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Feb. 4, 2025

Faculty and staff: Help test Microsoft 365 Copilot

The MU Division of IT is conducting a pilot project to evaluate the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Underway through September 2025, the pilot project will help evaluate the AI tool before it’s considered for use more broadly across the university. The pilot project is open to University of Missouri and UM System faculty and staff.

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Jan. 21, 2025

New TeamDynamix ticketing portals launching soon

The Division of IT has been working over the past year to modernize our ticketing system as we transition from Cherwell to TeamDynamix (TDX). Our Enterprise Service Management team is partnering with project teams to ensure portals will be up and running for their scheduled launch dates. Several portals have either gone live or will be going live in the coming months.

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Jan. 16, 2025

Irritated at Teams? Over OneDrive? Check out free training resources to make the most out of your tools

Students, faculty and staff across the University of Missouri have access to a wealth of tools designed to help with productivity, but making the most of these tools can sometimes come with a steep learning curve. The Division of IT offers free training to help you navigate these tools efficiently and to their fullest potential.

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Jan. 8, 2025

Grammarly for Education now available

Employees and student employees can now use the AI-powered writing service Grammarly for Education, which ensures data protection and offers a robust set of features.

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Dec. 11, 2024

Use Microsoft Authenticator app to avoid disruptions 

To avoid future disruptions with multifactor authentication, download and use the Microsoft Authenticator app instead of text or phone call authentication. The app can be set up on your device and provides a more secure and quicker verification method.  

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Dec. 4, 2024

Mizzou establishes IBM Quantum Innovation Center

As part of IBM Quantum Network, Mizzou will be able to provide researchers and other institutions cloud access to quantum computing, a new type of computing that’s swiftly advancing and full of potential.

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Oct. 7, 2024

Received a strange text? Be vigilant against ‘smishing’

Smishing, a combination of the words “SMS” and “phishing,” is a type of cyber-attack that targets individuals through SMS or other forms of text messages.