New Look for VPN Logins

Dec 14, 2023: The look of the VPN login process is changing on Jan 9th at 9AM to use the new Duo prompt.

JMU undertakes phishing education campaign

Dec 8, 2023: JMU employees and affiliates recently received simulated "phishing" messages as part of a harmless exercise to train members of the community on phishing identification and risks from phishing.

Microsoft OneDrive updates

Nov 15, 2023: Microsoft has made a few updates to the OneDrive web application that will help users stay more organized with file management. Take a look!

Microsoft unveils new Teams experience

Oct 16, 2023: Microsoft recently unveiled a new Teams experience. Read more to find out about the improved experience.

JMU departments turn to Microsoft Teams

Oct 16, 2023: Demand for the Microsoft Teams Overview course through IT Training has increased over the past several months. Learn how your department can sign up for on-the-road training today!

MacOS Sonoma incompatible with some JMU systems

Oct 6, 2023: JMU Information Technology has discovered some incompatibilities with the recently released macOS Sonoma and certain JMU systems

Duo Universal Prompt is Coming

Oct 4, 2023: In November 2023, JMU will update the look and feel of the Duo prompt used for Two Factor Authentication on all systems to the new Duo Universal Prompt.

Beware of scams via Microsoft Teams

Aug 22, 2023: With the previous notice about email scams, JMU users should also be on alert for potential scams through Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft 365 Work Location and Hours

Aug 16, 2023: You can now use Work Location and Hours through Outlook on the web, which is an extension of the feature previously rolled out earlier this summer.

Technology Review process reminder

Aug 15, 2023: A reminder on where data can be stored, as well as how to deal with AI tools with important data. Plus, how to request a tech review for new technology.

Update on Chosen Name project

Aug 15, 2023: Information Technology has an update on the Chosen Name project for all employees.

Avoid being a victim of email scams

Jul 26, 2023: A new wave of phishing email scams have been seen across JMU accounts. Learn the tactics being used & how to protect yourself.

Microsoft introduces Work Locations

Jul 18, 2023: Microsoft now allows users to indicate whether they are in the office or remote each day.

New email protection implemented for JMU accounts

Jul 17, 2023: A new email protection system has been implemented for all JMU email accounts. Read more about what you can expect to see.

Telecom introduces PCR 360

Jul 17, 2023: Telecom introduces PCR 360, which will change the way telecom bills are accessed, among other new features.

MyMadison's final modernization phase

Jul 13, 2023: In the final phase of the MyMadison Modernization upgrade, MyApprovals will go live in late July.

Changes for Outlook meeting notifications

Jun 14, 2023: Beginning July 17, Outlook will send meeting attendees notifications for changes made to a meeting regardless of how close the meeting is.

Windows Focus Assist and M365 notifications

Jun 13, 2023: Getting distracted by all the Teams and Outlook notifications? Try using Windows Focus Assist to help you when you need to focus.

New email threat protection coming July 8 and 9

Jun 12, 2023: New email threat protection will be noticeable when you hover over links in emails.

Dukes Microsoft migration complete

May 23, 2023: The Dukes Microsoft 365 migration is now complete. Please check the migration site for next steps.

Student checklist to end the semester

May 9, 2023: Students, please take some time now to prep for graduation and/or summer with this technology to-do list!

Using your chosen name

Apr 20, 2023: Information Technology has implemented Chosen Name display across many campus systems at the direction of the Provost's Taskforce on Professional and Cultural Name Use.

Year-end IT purchase requests due

Apr 12, 2023: Year-end technology purchase requests must be submitted by May 15th.

Convert paper forms using Adobe Sign

Apr 12, 2023: Help JMU go paperless by converting those paper forms to electronic ones using Adobe Sign.

JMU's license for Cisco Webex set to retire

Mar 20, 2023: Active users of Cisco Webex should prepare now to use Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom beginning June 1st.

Find common meeting times using Microsoft FindTime

Mar 15, 2023: Easily find common times to meet with your colleagues using Microsoft FindTime.

Transcription now available in Teams meetings

Mar 15, 2023: You can now use the transcription feature in Microsoft Teams to transcribe your next meeting.

Changes to access request process

Mar 9, 2023: IT will no longer approve access requests if the supervisor name does not match the name in HRMS.