To round out our series of OIT Spring Cleaning, let's talk about 2-Factor Authentication and Duo on multiple devices.
Did you know you can have multiple devices enrolled in Duo at the same time? For example, if you have a work phone and a work tablet, both can be set up as a method...
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June 16, 2025
Starting June 9th, OIT began updating the campus network on a building-by-building basis to support upcoming ProtectUs changes. We are pleased to report that we have successfully migrated 6 buildings so far and are on track to be completed by July 11th. We are and will be using facilities records...
April 28, 2025
The UC system continues to advance and increase it's list of Artificial Intelligence tools to assist with research and education. OIT is happy to announce the most recent tool for UC Merced's campus, Zoom AI Companion.
With Zoom AI Companion you can received a detailed meeting summary,...
April 14, 2025
Continuing our series of OIT Spring Cleaning, let's talk about files and storage on your devices.
Did you know you can store work files securely in the cloud and access them on any device? Look no further than Box.com. And while you can manage your files through a web browser, you...
April 7, 2025
ProtectUs is a UC wide cybersecurity initiative implemented in the 2024 academic year. We had two opportunities for the campus to engage and ask questions through our townhalls. If you missed us, no worries! We recorded each in its entirety along with all future recordings. Click here to view our...
April 2, 2025
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using Duo is now mandatory on all UC Merced accounts effective May 27th 2025.
Why now?
At the start of the Fall 2024 term, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced ProtectUs: System-wide Cybersecurity Initiative as a response to the...
March 17, 2025
Thank you to those who swung by Bobcat Bytes on 3/12. The info IT shared was just a taste of what you can do to clean up your tech. For those who were unable to attend, fret not! Keep an eye on the next few news articles where we will be sharing these tips and info!
Much like our...
February 17, 2025
Did you know, within the Campus Directory there is an about me section? Let students know how you prefer to be contacted, your duties and responsibilities here on campus, or just a fun fact about yourself. An updated and filled out directory card can help students and other faculty &...
February 17, 2025
The boom in AI tools, especially generative AI, presents many exciting opportunities for UC Merced and the communities we serve. Higher education is at the hub of the AI revolution: AI research, new research fields and methods enabled by AI, changes in...
January 13, 2025
The 24/25 Faculty Technology Guide is here! Inside the guide, you will find:
A Welcome Back Bobcats section, detailing important information on new services from IT and how to access our resources.
A section dedicated to Classroom Technology, including useful tools in and...
