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  • In the news: Rob Lowden works with Ohio State to incorporate AI into students’ educations

    Administration and Planning Media Relations | September 23, 2025
    Newly appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Rob Lowden, has big plans for the future of artificial intelligence in Ohio State academics. With more than 25 years of leadership experience guiding institutions through technological advancements, Lowden joined the university to increase the fluency of students’ AI-usage.“Clearly it is a strategic component of the university’s ...
    Rob Lowden standing in interior hallway smiling at camera.

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5 Available Now for all Users! 

    Beth Varcho | September 17, 2025
    Microsoft began rolling out GPT-5 in Copilot in early August. OpenAI’s GPT-5 is the newest generative AI model from OpenAI, that now operates within Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. GPT-5 is OpenAI’s most advanced system to date. This update brings enhanced capabilities for users regardless of their Microsoft 365 Copilot license, including improved reasoning, faster responses and better access to work...
    Woman working on a computer

  • Cybersecurity Days begin on Oct. 1

    Beth Varcho | September 16, 2025
    This year Ohio State is collaborating with BTAA to celebrate October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. BTAA has scheduled four engaging and educational events. While some content is aimed at all users, some events are targeted to cybersecurity professionals. These events will help you develop awareness and guide you to take action against cybersecurity threats.
    man using a phone in front of an open laptop

  • Google Gemini Pop-Up Event on Sept. 16

    Beth Varcho | September 4, 2025
    We’re bringing Google to campus! Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for a special day of hands-on learning, training and demos with Google experts, designed for both students and faculty. Students will have opportunities to stop by throughout the day. By popular demand, a faculty and staff event will be hosted in during lunch.
    Ohio State campus in spring

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