Microsoft 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.
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New Microsoft 365 Features this Summer
Beth Varcho|June 3, 2025Microsoft 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.Changes to Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Storage
Katharine Keune|January 31, 2025Effective today, changes have been made to the university’s Adobe Creative Cloud funding and purchasing process. Additionally, we’ve paused our implementation of Microsoft Storage limits, which were planned to go into effect this summer. Read on for more details.
New Microsoft Teams Available February 1
Sydney Kuehn|January 26, 2024A new version of Microsoft Teams is now available to all university faculty, staff, and students. This version allows Teams to operate faster and simpler than before with various updates. You may see the option to upgrade to the new teams now. On March 13, 2024 this version will become the default for all university users. Familiarize yourself with the changes below.
To install the new versions of Teams beginning February 1, simply locate the toggle option in the top banner of your current Teams application.
Review Shared Content Permissions for External Guests
Bethany Varcho|October 18, 2023Ohio State’s Access Review policy requires all Microsoft 365 Teams and Group owners to perform an annual review of any External Guest members.
Each year, an email is sent to owners who have shared content with external guests to confirm their access is updated on a regular basis. This ensures users external to the university who have worked or are working with the university have the appropriate access to Ohio State data.
Learn to Use Microsoft 365 at Instructor-Led Training in June
Beth Varcho|May 30, 2023Need to learn more about using Microsoft 365? Then mark your calendars for June 13-14! Microsoft will be presenting Microsoft Academy, an instructor-led online training. The training is open only to university employees and is a free to attend. Attendees must register for both days.
Updates to Teaching and Learning Tools for Summer 2023
Randi Honkonen|May 9, 2023As you start summer term and begin preparations for autumn, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) wanted to share some updates and reminders about teaching and learning tools available at Ohio State. You may experience some new features in CarmenCanvas and CarmenZoom, and you might start noticing more use of tools like PebblePad, Adobe and OneDrive. You’ve likely also seen the emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT, and experts from across the university weighed in to provide guidance on use of AI tools in the classroom.
BuckeyeBox Applications to be Removed from MITS Devices August 26
Sydney Kuehn|August 23, 2022On Friday, August 26, 2022 BuckeyeBox related applications will be removed from all Managed IT Services (MITS) devices.
Upcoming Microsoft 365 changes: Personal Bookings in Outlook, Accessibility add-in and Mendeley add-in
Sydney Kuehn|June 8, 2022New Microsoft features and add-ins will be available by the end of June. Personal Bookings, Accessibility Review and Mendeley Cite will be available to all faculty, staff and students at The Ohio State University. They are not available to guests or employees of the Wexner Medical Center. For a complete list of approved Office add-ins please see microsoft365.osu.edu.