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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 work.
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  • Introducing Ally: Support for Digital Accessibility in CarmenCanvas 

    Beth Varcho | November 7, 2025
    A new accessibility tool, Ally in CarmenCanvas, is now available to help faculty and instructors make steady, verifiable progress toward meeting upcoming federal ADA Title II requirements. This tool identifies accessibility barriers, provides clear guidance for improvements, and offers alternative formats for many materials—supporting both instructors and students.
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