UWM monitoring nationwide Canvas security breach 

A nationwide security breach was reported May 1 at Instructure, which provides the cloud-based Canvas learning management system at UWM and other Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) campuses.   Instructure reports that the breach has been contained, and the company is still investigating the extent of …

May 22: FY26 Computer Purchase Deadline

All orders for computer hardware must be submitted to IT Purchasing no later than Friday, May 22 to be entered with funding for this fiscal year (FY26). This allows time for the requisition to be submitted and approved in Workday, and the PO processed by the Procurement deadline of Friday, …

IT Reminders for Graduating Students

Congratulations to the upcoming graduates! If you are graduating or will not be returning to UWM next semester, please keep the below in mind: Items in Microsoft 365 (M365) Your M365 access only lasts 30 days after graduation.  If you have resumes, personal documents, and course work you would like …

Check your WiFi: Which network do you connect to? 

This June, UWM will be launching a new WiFi network for guests and will be retiring the UWM Visitor WiFi network.  As part of this change, all students, faculty, and staff at UWM should double-check that their personal devices are connecting to WiFi through either UWMWiFi or eduroam — not the Visitor network.   Many personal devices auto-connect to WiFi, so it’s important to check your network connection before June. UWM managed …

Copilot Chat at UWM

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is a content-based AI assistant and is available to all UWM students, faculty and staff.   What is Copilot Chat for?  This tool can be used for a large variety of tasks. Some examples include: Please note: This information …

Required Security Practices at UWM

There are required security practices related to information technology that we must follow under federal law, UW System policy and/or Regent policy.  For information on all IT-related topics and services, please visit UWM’s information technology webpage.  IT Tools & Services You …

Fiscal Year-End Computer Purchase Info

All orders for computer hardware must be submitted to IT Purchasing no later than Friday, May 22 to be entered with funding for this fiscal year (FY26).  This allows time for the requisition to be submitted and approved in Workday, and the PO processed by the Procurement deadline of Friday, …

How to Handle a Phishing Email

If you receive an email that makes you pause or confuses you, do not click on anything or reply to the message. Use the information below to help guide you in staying safe online. To learn more about phishing and other cybersecurity …

How to Access SharePoint

SharePoint is the primary web‑based collaboration and document storage platform available to faculty, staff, and students through Microsoft 365.   There are two easy ways to access SharePoint: through the Microsoft 365 apps page or by navigating directly to the SharePoint root site. …

Free Cybersecurity Webinar on Feb 25

LinkedIn Learning has partnered with Hack The Box to offer a new hands-on cybersecurity program that uses online training labs for developing cybersecurity analyst skills. This new training is available now in LinkedIn Learning and is free to all UWM …