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  • Expanded Exam Monitoring: Honorlock App Now an Option for Instructors

    Learning Systems | December 12, 2025
    Learning Systems has enabled the Honorlock App as additional functionality for instructors already using Honorlock. If instructors use this option, students will be asked to download and install a separate app. The app runs in the background while students take their Honorlock-enabled exams using Chrome with the Honorlock Extension enabled.
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  • In the News: Ohio State IDM Team Recognized in ORCID US Community Awards

    Beth Varcho | December 10, 2025
    The Ohio State University’s Identity and Access Management (IDM) team has received national recognition for their expertise and collaborative spirit in supporting the use of ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) across higher education institutions. The team was highlighted in the December 2025 ORCID US Community Newsletter for their contributions to the ORCID Auth integration process.

  • Attend Our Webinar to Learn to Responsibly Manage Your Digital Storage

    Beth Varcho | November 24, 2025
    Join us to explore the storage options available to faculty, staff, and students—OneDrive, Teams and more. These sessions are ONLY open to faculty and staff at the university; the Medical Center has different storage solutions so advice provided may not apply.
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  • In the News: Excellence Made Possible Through Brilliant Basics

    Annie Furia | November 17, 2025
    Rob Lowden serves as Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Ohio State University, where he leads the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation. He oversees enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and digital learning during a critical phase of transformation and growth. With more than 25 years of experience, he is widely regarded as a forward-looking technology leader in...
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  • Test Your AI Security Smarts: Take the Quiz and Enter to Win!

    Beth Varcho | November 12, 2025
    Test your AI know-how for a chance to win! As part of Ohio State’s AI Fluency initiative, you can take our new Test Your AI Responsible Use IQ! quiz between now and Dec. 12 and enter to win one of 250 $40 gift cards. Developed by OTDI’s Digital Security and Trust team, the short quiz is designed to help Buckeyes understand how to use AI responsibly as it transforms the way we teach, research and...
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