Microsoft enhancements coming in the next few months include consolidating functionality into modern tools like Planner and Outlook, phasing out outdated technologies like VBScript, improving platform security, and providing easier access to AI-related enhancements and planning resources. Microsoft 365 applications continue to evolve to deliver a more integrated, intuitive, and secure user experience.
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Fresh Features, Smarter Tools: Microsoft 365 Updates
Beth Varcho|August 7, 2025New Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents Available for Research and Analysis
Beth Varcho|July 22, 2025Microsoft has released two built-in agents—Researcher and Analyst. These agents are now available to faculty and staff who have purchased an elevated, fully-integrated Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
New Microsoft 365 Features this Summer
Beth Varcho|June 3, 2025Microsoft enhancements coming this summer include enhanced security features, improved collaboration tools, AI-powered insights, streamlined user interface and expanded integration options. If you currently have access to Microsoft Project into one platform, learn more about changes that will retire Microsoft Project and give you access to Microsoft Planner. You can expect a more seamless and secure experience across all Microsoft 365 applications.June Microsoft Office Hours Focus on New Teams Interface
Beth Varcho|May 19, 2025Microsoft Teams is rolling out an enhanced interface throughout June, enabling you to opt-in to changes that could significantly change how you organize your work in Teams. Join us for June Microsoft Office Hours to learn more about what’s changing so you can stay ahead of the curve and make the most of these updates.Microsoft 365 Rolls Out Updates and New Features
Beth Varcho|May 16, 2025Microsoft continues to make improvements to its products. Key enhancements include improved collaboration tools, advanced security measures, and new AI-driven functionalities. Users can expect a more seamless and secure experience across all Microsoft 365 applications. Dive in to explore how these updates can elevate your productivity and security.Will Deletion of Inactive Microsoft Accounts Affect You?
Beth Varcho|May 13, 2025The Email and Storage Transformation project is currently underway in response to changes in Microsoft's pricing model. One aspect of this project is to actively delete inactive user accounts in Microsoft 365 including but not limited to services like Outlook and OneDrive. Last fall we let you know this change was coming(link is external), and we are now putting it into place.Microsoft to send “Ownerless Groups and Teams” Notifications
Beth Varcho|May 7, 2025Microsoft is now sending emails when a team or group becomes “ownerless.” A team in Microsoft Teams or a Microsoft 365 group can become ownerless if the owner's account is deleted in Microsoft 365 – for example, if the group owner leaves the university. Since groups and teams need an owner to manage members and settings, Microsoft has introduced this new policy – sending an email to ownerless groups and teams – to assign a new owner.Microsoft Office Hours Focus on Recent Application Updates
Beth Varcho|April 28, 2025Curious about the latest Microsoft changes and how they’ll impact your work at the university? Join us for April Microsoft Office Hours to learn more about what’s changed so you can stay ahead of the curve and make the most of these updates.Purchase Elevated Microsoft Licenses by April 28
Beth Varcho|March 24, 2025As we near the end of the 2024/2025 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement year, anyone who wants
Club Copilot Expands to Meet Twice Monthly
Beth Varcho|March 10, 2025Microsoft created Club Copilot in August 2024 to help users in the education community connect and learn more about Copilot products.