New federal Title II requirements for digital accessibility took effect in June 2024 and will apply to all digital course content beginning April 24, 2026. To help instructors prepare, later in November we’re adding Ally—an accessibility scanning tool we’ve licensed and integrated directly into CarmenCanvas. Training sessions for Ally will be available later this month.
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Introducing Ally: Support for Digital Accessibility in CarmenCanvas
Beth Varcho|November 7, 2025Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Building a Culture of Digital Safety
Beth Varcho|October 28, 2025October was all about strengthening our cyber defenses and empowering Buckeyes to stay safe online. Ohio State tapped in to a series of events hosted by the the Big Ten Academic Alliance.In the News: Big Ten Academic Alliance shares ‘Scary Cyber Tales’
Administration and Planning Media Relations|October 28, 2025In a hair-raising presentation, information technology experts from the Big Ten Academic Alliance shared stories meant to illustrate the dangers of the digital world.Soft Launch of Enhanced Software Ordering; Storage Tools Now Available at Ohio State
Ric Hunter|October 28, 2025Exciting changes coming to how Ohio State handles software and data storage! There is a soft launch of a new software approval process in Workday. In addition, two newly released online directories will make it simpler to find, buy, and manage software and storage solutions. Overall, these tools streamline reviews, save time, and support compliance. See the full NewsLink post for more details and links to job aids.Review Microsoft 365 and Teams External Guest Members
Beth Varcho|October 27, 2025Ohio State’s Access Review policy requires all Microsoft 365 Teams and Group owners to perform an annual review of any External Guest members, which includes collaborators from the medical center.Get more from Microsoft AI - join Club Copilot
Beth Varcho|October 24, 2025Microsoft created Club Copilot in 2024 specifically for the education community to connect and learn more about Copilot products.Update: CarmenCanvas Restored
Learning Systems|October 20, 2025As of Monday, October 20, at 7:10 p.m., access to CarmenCanvas has been restored. The system was unavailable due to the global Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage.Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Comes to All Office Apps
Beth Varcho|October 20, 2025Microsoft is making yourwork in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote smarter and easier with a major update: Copilot Chat is now built directly into Microsoft 365 apps that Ohio State provides to all instructors, staff and students. You do not need to purchase an additional license to use these new features.Watch for New Email Warning Banners Starting Oct. 20
We’re making important updates to our email security system to better protect you and the university from phishing and spoofed messages.
Starting on Monday, Oct. 20, instructors, staff and students may notice a banner on incoming emails that fail our security check. These messages won’t be blocked yet, but they will be once the new security policy takes effect on Jan. 30.
Register Now: Scary Cyber Tales: Don’t Let Your Data Go Bump in the Night
Beth Varcho|October 13, 2025Attend "Scary Cyber Tales: Don’t Let Your Data Go Bump in the NightLearn" to learn about today’s most common threats—phishing, ransomware, malware, and social engineering—and pick up practical tips to keep your data safe. Join our cybersecurity experts for an hour of spooky tales and essential lessons to ensure your digital life doesn’t turn into a cyber nightmare!