Tagged: Featured Stories
OTDI Adds Three New MITS Core Partners
Annie Furia | April 8, 2026The addition of three new Managed IT Services (MITS) Core partners will continue the momentum for a Stronger Together IT framework at The Ohio State University. MITS Core partners now include the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) and the College of Pharmacy.Teams Updates Streamline Collaboration Across Ohio State
Annie Furia | April 6, 2026Updates are coming to Microsoft Teams to create a more streamlined experience for Ohio State users as a multitenant organization (MTO). On April 17, university and medical center staff will see changes that simplify collaboration between their units.
Anthropic AI models Available for Copilot Premium Users
Beth Varcho | April 1, 2026Microsoft has expanded Copilot Premium with the addition of Anthropic AI models, bringing even more powerful reasoning and research capabilities into your Copilot experience. Copilot Premium continues to be the gateway to Microsoft's most advanced AI capabilities; the Anthropic integration is just the beginning of an even smarter, multi-model Copilot experience.
Ready to Get Started with AI? Start Your Journey with OTDI’s New Courses
Beth Varcho | March 31, 2026Ohio State is making massive strides in AI this year, and we’re making sure staff members are leading the charge alongside our students and faculty. The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) has launched a series of new courses in BuckeyeLearn designed to bridge the gap between curiosity and mastery. Whether you're looking for a foundational "Intro to AI" or want to sharpen your skills with advanced prompting techniques, these classes offer actionable tips for everyone.Connecting Buckeyes Through the Ohio State App
Annie Furia | March 26, 2026With 98% of undergraduate students logged in and over 89 million screen views in 2025 alone, the Ohio State mobile app has become an essential part of campus life. The app is constantly adding new features that do more to connect Buckeyes to campus and put complex university systems in the palm of their hand.
Learning Without Limits Using Mobile Assistive Listening
Brooke Bartholomew | March 24, 2026Mobile Connect makes use of a users’ own device to allow assisted listening to the amplified content within a space. Any individual, regardless of whether they have any approved disability accommodations, may use this in spaces that are equipped with this technology.
Rob Lowden and Courtney Sanders Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast
Brooke Bartholomew | February 26, 2026Leaders from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) share how technology is driving collaboration and innovation across campus, with a closer look at the growing impact of Managed IT Services (MITS). Hear how the stronger together vision is enhancing security, streamlining support and positioning the university for present and future generations of Buckeyes to come.
CIO Rob Lowden Named Top 25 Ohio Data & AI Leader
Annie Furia | February 20, 2026CIO Rob Lowden has been named one of CDO Magazine's Top 25 Ohio Data & AI Leaders 2026. This recognition honors senior executives driving measurable data, analytics and AI impact across Ohio’s most influential organizations.CISO Rich Nagle Wins 2026 OhioCISO ORBIE Award
Annie Furia | February 19, 2026The OhioCISO ORBIE Awards have named Rich Nagle Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Year.CISO Rich Nagle Named Finalist for 2026 OhioCISO ORBIE Awards
Beth Varcho | February 12, 2026Rich Nagle has been named a finalist for the 2026 OhioCISO ORBIE Awards, a premier recognition program honoring chief information security officers who demonstrate excellence in technology leadership across Ohio. The OhioCISO ORBIE Awards specifically spotlight chief information security officers who serve as key members of executive leadership and are primarily responsible for the security of their organizations.