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  • Ready to Get Started with AI? Start Your Journey with OTDI’s New Courses

    Beth Varcho | March 31, 2026
    Ohio State is making massive strides in AI this year, and we’re making sure staff members are leading the charge alongside our students and faculty. The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) has launched a series of new courses in BuckeyeLearn designed to bridge the gap between curiosity and mastery. Whether you're looking for a foundational "Intro to AI" or want to sharpen your skills with advanced prompting techniques, these classes offer actionable tips for everyone.
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  • Connecting Buckeyes Through the Ohio State App

    Annie Furia | March 26, 2026
    With 98% of undergraduate students logged in and over 89 million screen views in 2025 alone, the Ohio State mobile app has become an essential part of campus life. The app is constantly adding new features that do more to connect Buckeyes to campus and put complex university systems in the palm of their hand. In 2025, the app’s 213,009 users received new features focused on getting involved ...
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  • Learning Without Limits Using Mobile Assistive Listening

    Brooke Bartholomew | March 24, 2026
    Mobile Connect makes use of a users’ own device to allow assisted listening to the amplified content within a space. Any individual, regardless of whether they have any approved disability accommodations, may use this in spaces that are equipped with this technology. Connect your device to the eduroam wireless network.Download or open the Sennheiser Mobile Connect app.Select your classroom f...
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  • Rob Lowden and Courtney Sanders Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast

    Brooke Bartholomew | February 26, 2026
    Leaders from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) share how technology is driving collaboration and innovation across campus, with a closer look at the growing impact of Managed IT Services (MITS). Hear how the stronger together vision is enhancing security, streamlining support and positioning the university for present and future generations of Buckeyes to come. Lis...
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  • CIO Rob Lowden Named Top 25 Ohio Data & AI Leader

    Annie Furia | February 20, 2026
    CIO Rob Lowden has been named one of CDO Magazine's Top 25 Ohio Data & AI Leaders 2026. This recognition honors senior executives driving measurable data, analytics and AI impact across Ohio’s most influential organizations.
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