University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

Graduating or leaving UW? Take action before you lose access to your email

Keep in mind: You’ll lose access to your netid@wisc.edu email and other Microsoft 365 data 9 months after you leave the university. Take note of things to do to prepare for this change and preserve your data.

Microsoft removed Copilot AI from Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneNote

The change will affect a small number of users at UW–‍Madison.

DoIT 30th anniversary celebration earns recognition from CASE

It’s like a cherry on top of a scoop of Bits & Bytes ice cream… Congrats to the winners of a 2025 best-of-district award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for special events!

Watch for scams targeting faculty

The scammer starts by asking to discuss your work. Then, once a relationship is established, they try to convince you to “invest” or transfer money. Learn what these scams look like — and what to do if you are targeted.

Meet Google Workspace Studio

This free tool helps you design AI-powered “agents” that can perform tasks for you in apps like Google Drive, Docs and Sheets — no coding required.

Nominate your exceptional colleagues for the 2026 IT Recognition Awards

We work with excellent people who do awesome things. Help your colleagues get the recognition they deserve. Nominate them by May 1.

UW grads: Make sure your name is correct for spring commencement

Graduating in May 2026? Confirm your diploma name in MyUW Student Center before May 10 — and if you’re in the Friday ceremony, record your name pronunciation in NameCoach by May 5.

Quick survey: What motivates you to attend IT events?

IT professionals: We want to learn more about the factors that influence you to attend IT events at UW–‍Madison. Is it the content? Cost? Time of year? Take our brief survey to share your thoughts. Your insights will help shape future events. Deadline: May 1.

Microsoft OneDrive storage quotas coming soon

Beginning April 16, your OneDrive account will have a defined limit on the amount of data you can store. No action needed right now, but you can request more storage if you need it.

Learn@UW newsletter, week of Apr 10

What’s happening Top Hat – New Pages Editor released April 7 On April 7, Top Hat transitioned UW–‍Madison to its New Pages Editor. The New Pages Editor empowers instructors to enhance course materials with several AI-powered features designed to make Pages interactive, engaging, and meet ADA Title II compliance. Most notably, instructors can upload a PDF or …