UNCG previously announced that Anthropic’s Claude model was available in the paid Microsoft 365 Copilot service. Claude Sonnet is now available in all versions of Microsoft Copilot, including the standard Copilot experience used by faculty, staff, and students. Who is Affected? All UNCG Faculty, staff, and students. When Is This Available? … Continue reading…
Who Is Affected? Anyone at UNCG who hosts Microsoft Teams meetings that include non-UNCG participants When is This Happening? Monday, March 16, 2026The change will roll out over approximately 48 hours. What’s Changing? Anonymous (non-UNCG) users will now be able to: Previously, anonymous users had more limited interaction capabilities within… Continue reading…
As of 2:11 p.m., Monday, Mar. 3, 2026, campus telephone services have been restored. All University phone numbers are functioning normally. If you continue to experience issues, please contact 6-TECH for assistance. Need Help? Find answers online or contact 6-TECH: {Originally posted 3/9/26 at 11:25 a.am.} ITS is aware of an issue affecting… Continue reading…
Step into spring with a fresh lineup of hands-on learning designed to spark creativity, sharpen your technical skills, and make your everyday work a little easier. Whether you’re exploring new tools like Adobe Express, leveling up your WordPress skills, or discovering smarter ways to present information, there’s something here to… Continue reading…
UNCG is upgrading from UDOIT to YuJa Panorama to strengthen digital accessibility in Canvas and prepare for upcoming federal requirements. YuJa Panorama is a more robust accessibility tool built directly into Canvas. The upgrade will provide broader WCAG 2.1 coverage, improved file scanning, and enhanced remediation capabilities. This move also… Continue reading…
Who Is Affected? Students, faculty, and staff who download software from UNCG’s Application Catalog (AppCat). What’s Changing? UNCG is transitioning from the Application Catalog (AppCat) to the Microsoft Company Portal app. Company Portal is the modern replacement for AppCat. All previously published software remains available for download. There is no… Continue reading…
Who is Affected? UNCG Faculty, staff, and students who have the paid version of Microsoft 365 Copilot. When Is This Available? This update is available now. What is Changing? Anthropic AI models are now available for accounts with Microsoft 365 Copilot. How Do I Change to the Claude Model? Open Microsoft 365 Copilot (paid… Continue reading…
Who Is Affected? Faculty and staff using UNCG-managed Windows 11 computers. What Is Happening? Starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, ITS will deploy the Windows 11 24H2 Feature Update to all faculty and staff computers. This update is part of ITS’s ongoing effort to keep university computers secure, patched, and up… Continue reading…
Who Is Affected? Students, faculty, and staff in the buildings listed below. What Is Happening? ITS will perform scheduled network maintenance. During this time, wired and wireless network connectivity may be temporarily unavailable or intermittent in the affected buildings. When? Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 from 5 a.m. to 7:30 a.m…. Continue reading…
Overview In late Spring, UNCG will retire the Secure Desktop, a virtual desktop previously used to access systems that contain Level 3 (L3) and Level 4 (L4) data as defined by the University’s Data Classification Policy. Applications currently accessed through Secure Desktop, including Banner, UC4, and other secure systems, will transition to new MyCloud solutions. This change will improve the user experience while maintaining the same… Continue reading…
