Ohio State is responding to a recent security incident involving a compromised Qualtrics account that was used to distribute phishing messages to university and external recipients.
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Security Incident Involving Qualtrics Account Prompts Additional Safeguards
Explore Leadership and AI Governance During Cybersecurity Month
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity to build skills, learn from experts and better understand the technologies shaping higher education. This month, Ohio State is partnering with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) to offer virtual learning opportunities focused on two of the most important topics facing higher education today: artificial intelligence governance and cybersecurity leadership.
Re-Onboard NOW to Wireless to Stay Connected to the eduroam Network
Ohio State is updating the security used to verify our eduroam Wi-fi network. For MITS-managed devices, no action is required—IT will re-onboard university devices for you. Requirements for other Ohio State provided devices may vary by department.
Explore the Latest Additions to Ohio State’s AI Learning Path
Interest in AI learning continues to grow across Ohio State. Following the successful rollout of five AI fluency courses earlier this year, the OTDI Training team is pleased to introduce three new courses designed to help staff deepen their knowledge and skills.OTDI Helps Power Ohio State's New Google Partnership
OTDI helps bring new AI tools, research capabilities and student experiences to campus
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is playing a key role in a new strategic partnership between The Ohio State University and Google that will expand access to artificial intelligence, strengthen research capabilities and enhance digital experiences for students, faculty and staff. The partnership was announced Sept. 29 and includes investments in research computing, AI-powered services, technology access and AI fluency initiatives across the university.
Ally at Ohio State: A Practical Path to Accessible Course Materials
Associate Professor William MacDonald used to manually check each slide, document, image, and page in his CarmenCanvas courses for compliance with digital accessibility standards. MacDonald, associate professor of Sociology and former dean and director of The Ohio State University at Newark, had to rely on Adobe Express’s color-blindness stimulator and PowerPoint’s alt-text feature, as well as online advice to make his materials usable for students with visual impairments.
Strengthen Your Skills During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and protecting Ohio State’s people, data and technology requires participation from everyone. This October, The Ohio State University is partnering with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) to offer a month of virtual events designed to help faculty, staff and students strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge and prepare for emerging challenges.
New BuckeyePass Security Check for Unusual Sign-In Activity
Ohio State is updating BuckeyePass multi-factor authentication (MFA) service to provide additional protection when unusual sign-in activity is detected. The change is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23 and is designed to help reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your university account and data.
Congratulations! Amazon Recognizes OTDI for Innovation and Technology Leadership
The Ohio State University has been recognized as a 2026 AWS Champion, an honor that highlights the university's continued commitment to innovation, collaboration and the strategic use of technology to support teaching, learning, research and operations.
Stay Connected Without Missing a Beat
Ohio State is updating the security used to verify our eduroam Wi-Fi network. For MITS-managed devices, no action is required—IT will re-onboard university devices for you. Requirements for other Ohio State provided devices may vary by department. To ensure your personal devices continue connecting without interruption, you will need to re-onboard your device now so it is properly configured.