Ohio Stadium is getting a technology upgrade that will improve wireless connectivity for fans, staff and operations ahead of the 2026 football season.
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is modernizing Ohio Stadium’s Wi-Fi and network infrastructure by replacing the stadium’s existing 1,600 wireless access points (APs) and adding more than 400 new APs throughout the seating bowl and concourses. Once the project is complete, the stadium will have more than 2,000 APs.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how Ohio State teaches, researches, and operates. Understanding how AI systems work is key to using them effectively. Learning how to safely navigate AI determines whether you do so with expertise or with exposure.
This 90-minute webinar examines the components of a trustworthy AI-driven workflow. Join us:
Tuesday, June 23
Noon- 1:30 p.m.
In this webinar, you’ll learn to:
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation training team is working to ensure that Ohio State staff members have opportunities to build their own AI Fluency. We rolled out five courses earlier this year and are now introducing three more.
The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) invites thought leaders, educators, and cybersecurity practitioners to submit speaking proposals for our October 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month virtual event series.
Beginning April 15, Microsoft began rolling out changes to where Copilot Chat (basic) appears across Microsoft apps. The basic version of Copilot, formerly called Copilot Chat, is paid for by the university and provided to all staff, instructors and students. One big change is that Copilot Chat will no longer appear on the toolbar ribbon directly inside the following Microsoft apps:
In early March, ADA Coordinator Scott Lissner presented to the University Senate Committee on Academic Technology (CAT) regarding the Title II regulations that we are currently working toward fulfilling. Here’s what he had to say. His remarks have been edited to create a comprehensible set of questions and answers.
Ohio State has rolled out Siteimprove as its new enterprise platform for improving web accessibility, search optimization, and overall website quality. Adopted through a partnership between the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) and the Office of Marketing, Siteimprove gives web teams across the university a single, easy‑to‑use tool to help ensure their sites are accessible, accurate, and effective for all users.
Ohio State is working on moving to a single “lastname.#@osu.edu” email account for all students as part of an effort to simplify email use, reduce confusion and strengthen security across the university.