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  • New Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents Available for Research and Analysis

    Beth Varcho | July 22, 2025
    Microsoft has released two built-in agents—Researcher and Analyst. These agents are now available to faculty and staff who have purchased an elevated, fully-integrated Microsoft 365 Copilot license. They are designed to extend the value of Copilot by supporting more advanced tasks. Researcher acts like a research assistant, designed to support complex, multi-step pro...

  • Rob Lowden Joins OTDI as New Vice President and Chief Information Officer

    Hillary Lorton and Ric Hunter | July 16, 2025
    The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is excited to welcome Rob Lowden to Ohio State as the next vice president and chief information officer (CIO). Lowden will join the university on August 1, following more than 20 years at Indiana University.
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  • “Report Phishing” button becomes “Report Suspicious” in July

    Beth Varcho | July 7, 2025
    For several years, you have been using the Report Phishing button in Outlook, Outlook Mobile and Outlook Web Access (OWA). Beginning on July 14, the button will change to “Report Suspicious.” The new name reflects the usefulness of the button for more than phishing. Not all suspicious messages are technically phishing. “Report Suspicious” invites you to flag anything that seems off.

  • Separate Email Accounts Protect Academic and Business Integrity

    Beth Varcho | June 24, 2025
    Ohio State maintains distinct email systems for academic, business, and clinical communications to uphold security, compliance, regulatory, and operational clarity. This distinction protects sensitive information, complies with data regulations, and preserves the integrity of university records.

  • LMS Scanning Tool RFP Now Open

    Randi Honkonen | June 5, 2025
    The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is leading a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an accessibility scanning tool to be integrated within the CarmenCanvas learning management system (LMS) and other Canvas instances. This application will enhance digital accessibility initiatives to improve accessibility to course content led by the ADA Digital Accessibility Center and OTDI's Digital Accessibility Services.
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Israt Herminghuysen

Meet Israt Herminghuysen, a true Buckeye through and through! With over two decades of service at Ohio State, this dedicated product owner on the Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) team has played a key role in some of the university’s largest tech transformations—from PeopleSoft to Workday. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking for her family, planning travel adventures—especially to national parks—and winding down with movies and meaningful time at home.

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