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Information Technology Services (ITS) is working towards an end-of-the-year conclusion of UNCG’s Microsoft 365 (M365) adoption. We are sharing this plan with you now to provide time for you to prepare. You will receive more details as we move through each stage of the transition. Three key points about this plan: ITS will transfer data currently [Read More]

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Microsoft 365 (M365) and other UNCG services will begin to display pronouns for faculty, staff, and students who have selected them in UNCGenie. How do I make this happen? See Select Your Displayed Personal Pronouns in UNCGenie. Selecting your pronouns ahead of Wednesday, August 23 will ensure that your pronouns will [Read More]

On May 8, 2023, Microsoft enabled a new feature to all Microsoft multi-factor authentication (MFA) services worldwide called number matching. Number matching is intended to provide a layer of awareness and protection for all Microsoft MFA users by requiring acknowledgment from the user that their credentials are being used to log in to a website or [Read More]

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Information Technology Services (ITS) will host an interactive panel discussion featuring faculty members from universities across the country. These experts teach in the Microsoft 365 platform and will share their experiences, insights, and knowledge on the benefits and challenges of using this technology in the classroom. The panel discussion will [Read More]

UNCG is moving to one video-conferencing platform, Microsoft Teams. Encourage your colleagues to become early adopters by hosting Teams meetings now! This article will walk you through what you need to know to host collaborative and inclusive meetings in Teams. After the complete transition to Microsoft 365, inviting colleagues on-the-fly to chat in Teams will [Read More]