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  • A Quick Update Will Help Keep Your Duo Push Notifications Working

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    Beth Varcho | January 20, 2026
    To avoid login interruptions, OTDI recommends that everyone updates the Duo Mobile app on their phone or tablet to the newest version by Feb. 2, 2026. Older versions of Duo Mobile may stop receiving push notifications, which could prevent access to BuckeyePass protected services like BuckeyeMail, CarmenCanvas, and Workday.

  • OTDI Expands Access to AI Learning Through Coursera

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    Beth Varcho | January 20, 2026
    The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is advancing AI Fluency across Ohio State by offering curated Google Coursera AI learning opportunities for faculty and instructors. Through OTDI’s partnership with Coursera, the Ohio State’s teaching community can explore AI Fluency Google Learning Paths that guide learners from foundational concepts to more advanced AI applications.

  • Be Part of Stronger Together: IT Conference 2026

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    Beth Varcho | January 14, 2026
    This year we’re launching a new IT conference– Stronger Together: Merging Minds. Multiplying Impact,” focused on highlighting the power of collaboration, innovation and shared expertise across our community. We’re seeking presenters! Join us to share your expertise.

  • Improving Workday Search Performance

    Janis Wolens | January 8, 2026
    Seeing performance issues when searching in Workday? Check out the full post for troubleshooting tips that may help. For general search information, see Workday Search Overview in the Administrative Resource Center (ARC).

  • Teaching and Learning Technology Updates for Spring 2026

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    Annie Furia | January 2, 2026
    Learn about recent updates to teaching and learning technology and spaces.

  • Enhance Your Workflow: Discover the Latest Microsoft 365 Features 

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    Beth Varcho | December 18, 2025
    Microsoft updates rolling out through 2025–2027 include a unified Outlook–Teams calendar experience, new collaborative notes in Teams powered by Loop, and a wide set of app retirements and support changes across Microsoft 365, Windows, and mobile platforms.

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

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    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.

  • 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

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    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.

  • In the News: Excellence Made Possible Through Brilliant Basics

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    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 higher education. Before joining Ohio State, he was vice president and CIO at Indiana University, guiding IT strategy across nine campuses and medical education centers.