University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: Whitney Jacobson

DesignPLUS: coming November 2025

Beginning November 4, DesignPLUS will be available in Canvas through the Learn@UW teaching and learning suite of tools. What is DesignPLUS? DesignPLUS is a time-saving tool that allows instructors and course designers to build and style high-quality Canvas courses that make learning engaging and accessible for all students. The main feature of DesignPLUS is the …

Device Data Analysis: Building the foundation for Smart Access decisions

The Smart Access program is focused on fortifying university cybersecurity. The foundation of this work is understanding the devices that are connecting to the university network. Learn more about the important work and what’s to come.

A faster & more secure wireless network: eduroam

When you use “open” networks like UWNet or free Wi-Fi, your wireless traffic can potentially be viewed or stolen by others. Learn how to set up an account to use eduroam: UW–‍Madison’s secure wireless network.

Learn@UW tools bring engagement & cost savings to students

Did you know Top Hat saved students more than $1 million last year, and savings from Engage eTexts total $21.4 million? Learn@UW’s academic technology tools lower costs for our students—all while helping them engage with their instructors and course work.

Get AI basics with Learn@UW

Are you curious about AI tools, but just don’t know how to get started—or which tools are safe to use? We’ve got you covered in this hands-on workshop. Nov 12, noon via Zoom.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Join us all month to learn tips and tricks on how to protect your online privacy and data.

MFA me, ASAP

If you only use single-factor authentication, it’s like hiding your house key under a mat by the front door. And while Duo MFA is required for any @wisc.edu account, we also recommend using multi-factor authentication for your personal accounts, too.

Minimize your cyber risk: Update your software

Technology is an ever-evolving entity—and so is cybercrime. One way to lower your risk of a cyberattack is to keep your devices, software and apps up to date.

Beware the phish

Scammers are getting better at their craft. Learn how to detect and report even the most legitimate-looking phishing attempt.

Conditional access: a smarter way to protect what matters most

Conditional access uses real-time signals, letting us apply the right protection, at the right time, for the right resource. Learn more about what this means for the Smart Access program.