OIT Technology News:
March 2026 Edition



«Ƶ is now making an additional improvements to Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) using a risk‑based approach. When something about the login looks unusual or higher‑risk, you may see an extra MFA prompt.


OpenClaw, the agentic “personal AI assistant” that uses autonomous AI agents, is not approved for use on university-owned or managed devices at this time due to security concerns.


Ever wanted to use a chatbot to help analyze research documents but felt uneasy about uploading sensitive data to a cloud service? Our Research Technology team has something worth knowing about.


Today, users can enable the security and convenience of passwordless sign-in. With passwordless sign-in, you’ll use Face ID, Touch ID, or a secure device PIN instead of typing your password.


Libraries are embracing the future, and at the heart of this transformation is a collaborative project between library cataloging experts and data scientists.


We are excited to share that Canvas has launched a new Course Accessibility Checker that aligns with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.


March brings a new accessibility tool to help make your course content more inclusive for every student, plus an update to Respondus Monitor that adds extra flexibility for exam monitoring. Also new this edition: Faculty Focus, a feature where real «Ƶ faculty share how they're using Canvas tools in their courses! Alejandro D'Brot, a Lecturer in Biological Sciences, shares how he's using PlayPosit to transform pre-lab preparation for his students