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Duo: New Device Minimum

March 24, 2026
  Older versions of the Duo Mobile app (Versions older than 4.85) will no longer be supported by Duo on February 2nd. In order to continue using Duo services, there are a few things you can do: Update Your Duo Mobile App Go to your devices app store and try to update your Duo...
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First Accessibility Town Hall Recording Live

March 19, 2026
The Office of Information Technology's first Accessibility Town Hall was on March 11th. The Town Hall recording is available to watch any time.  We'll share more information as we approach the April 24th deadline, so please watch your inbox and other campus communications for our...

Upcoming Changes to Duo 2FA for Students & Alumni

February 9, 2026
  Note: If you currently use the Duo Mobile App for 2FA when signing into your UC Merced account, you do not need to take action. Beginning in Spring 2026, OIT will be disabling phone-based authentication methods (Text & Call) on Duo accounts to address ongoing security concerns with...

CENVAL-ARC Symposium

February 9, 2026
On March 5th 5pm-7pm, and the 6th 7am-5pm, in the conference center. UC Merced hosted experts from across the valley for the second CENVAL-ARC Symosium. Faculty, staff, and researchers were able to learn about developing resources in the valley on how to use HPC and connect leaders in their space....

Update Your Duo Mobile App (Spring 2026)

January 19, 2026
  Duo is updating its infrastructure on February 2nd, 2026. As a result, the Duo Mobile app will only work if your device meets the new minimum version requirements. If OIT has reached out to you via email or Connect we have identified that your Duo Mobile app does NOT...

Changes to 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)

October 27, 2025
  As part of system-wide efforts to address the risks and threats associated with phone based authentication methods (SMS/Text & Call), OIT is working to eliminate these authentication methods from all services.  Effective Tuesday, November 18th, Staff,...

ICYMI: Device Verification & Microsoft Sign-on

October 13, 2025
  In case you missed it, OIT has launched Microsoft Sign-on and Device Ownership Verification via direct email to staff and faculty. These updates are part of our ongoing efforts as a part of the ProtectUs: System-wide Cybersecurity Initiative to meet the requirements of UCOP...

Microsoft Sign-On Enhancement Launched

October 6, 2025
  As previously communicated via campus wide email, OIT deployed a change that affects the way you access UC Merced Microsoft services and RemoteLab. How will this impact me? - You will see the new Microsoft Sign-On screen (as shown in the image above) when you sign in to Microsoft...

Status Update

September 22, 2025
  When you find campus technology being uncooperative or unavailable, there is an easy way to find out if it's a "me" problem or an "everyone" problem. OIT provides a system status page that we update whenever systems we support are having problems. On the status...

[Email] ProtectUs: Single Sign-On Changes

September 4, 2025
.ul{ font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .li{ font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } Email sent to campus on 9/4 OIT is preparing to roll out further enhancements as part of the ProtectUs: Systemwide Cybersecurity Initiative. Beginning September 15th, 2025, you will...

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