Echo360 & Horizon Retirement Dates Announced: What You Need to Know
As we near the end of the spring semester, we are marking an important milestone with the confirmed retirement dates of Horizon on May 15 and...
2026 ITS Archives
April
Microsoft Announces Changes to Copilot Chat in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneNote
Microsoft announced that it is making changes to Copilot Chat experiences across most Microsoft 365 apps, starting on April 15, 2026.
Take Action: Spring 2021 Courses in Canvas Will Be Deleted April 21
As part of our maintenance plan, Spring 2021 courses in Canvas will be deleted on April 21. This is part of our bi-annual cycle to manage data...
A Spring Update & Summer Outlook from our CIO, Dr. Sharyne A. Miller
As warmer days return and the spring semester unfolds, I want to thank everyone on campus for your ongoing partnership and involvement. This year...
ITS Welcomes New Staff to Our Team
We are pleased to introduce the newest members of our Information Technology Services team. Please join us in welcoming Trevor Tackett, our new...
Featured Expert Spotlight: Thomas Goff on Improving Campus Processes
This semester, we're highlighting Thomas Goff as our featured expert. He recently shared his thoughts on the question, “How does...
March
Maintenance Weekend March 6 (5 p.m.) to March 9 (8 a.m.)
From March 6 (5 p.m.) to March 9 (8 a.m.), as part of our pre-approved maintenance schedule, we will conduct maintenance work on various campus...
Reminder: Switch to Microsoft Authenticator Instead of Duo & Upgrade Your Campus Login
Big news for campus logins! Microsoft Authenticator is now available as an alternative to Duo. It offers a faster, smoother, safer and more...
Join Us March 19 for Tech Xperience 2026
Join us on March 19 for Tech Xperience 2026! You'll hear from faculty, staff and students as they share cutting-edge technology innovations...
February
Say Hello to Apporto, Your New Virtual Desktop
We're excited to share that a new virtual desktop experience is here! As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance campus technology, Apporto...
Faculty: Secure Your Spot in the Generative AI for Teaching Bootcamp
We’re excited to offer faculty a free, practical and engaging Generative AI for Teaching Bootcamp through the Microsoft Learn for Educators...
Easy Creativity for Everyone with Free Adobe Express for the Campus!
Seahawks, here is a creative perk you might not know about. Adobe Express is free for all students, faculty, and staff. You can quickly design...
Deadline Extended: Tech Xperience Proposals Now Due Feb. 13
Join us for Tech Xperience 2026 on Mar. 19, where we’ll showcase technology innovations and initiatives with the UNCW community. Don’t...
Dell Roadshow Brings Technology Showcase to Campus on Feb. 19
We are excited to invite faculty and staff to experience the latest in workplace technology with the Dell Roadshow on Feb. 19. Hosted in...
ITS Introduces Microsoft 365 Academy: Build Everyday Digital Skills
We are excited to announce the launch of the Microsoft 365 Academy, a new training program designed to help faculty and staff build confidence,...
January
New ITS Support Service: Streamline Your Processes & Work Smarter
We're excited to announce that a new Business Analysis and Process Improvement service is now available to faculty and staff who want to...
Upgrade Your Campus Login by Switching to Microsoft Authenticator
Big news for campus logins! Microsoft Authenticator is now available as an alternative to Duo. It offers a faster, smoother, safer and more...