New Ohio State CIO Rob Lowden will help set the future direction for technology on campus. On this episode of the City of Ohio State podcast, hear what excites him most about joining the Buckeye community, and how OTDI is shaping the university’s future. From advancing AI fluency to strengthening cybersecurity and IT services.
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Rob Lowden Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast
Brooke Bartholomew|September 24, 2025In the news: Rob Lowden works with Ohio State to incorporate AI into students’ educations
Administration and Planning Media Relations|September 23, 2025Newly 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.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5 Available Now for all Users!
Beth Varcho|September 17, 2025Microsoft 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.
Cybersecurity Days begin on Oct. 1
Beth Varcho|September 16, 2025This 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.Join Google on Sept. 22 to Level Up Your Teaching with Google Gemini and NotebookLM
Beth Varcho|September 16, 2025Due to high demand, we’re bringing Google back to campus for faculty and staff training! Join us on Monday, Sept. 22 for a special hands-on training session with Google experts, designed specifically for Ohio State educators.Google Gemini Pop-Up Event on Sept. 16
Beth Varcho|September 4, 2025We’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.September Informational Office Hours: Use AI to streamline your work
Beth Varcho|September 2, 2025Ready to boost your productivity and stay ahead of the curve? In this session, you’ll get a first look at three powerful tools designed to streamline using Workday, enhance external collaboration and bring AI into your daily workflow. From simplifying routine tasks with Workday Everywhere, to expanding your reach with Google Productivity Tools, and tapping into the potential of Gemini—our newest AI assistant—this is your chance to explore what’s next in workplace innovation.In the news: Ohio State, Google announce access to AI tools for students, faculty, staff
Administration and Planning Media Relations|August 26, 2025Ohio State News announced the university's new agreement with Google Public Sector to provide secure access to a suite of AI tools for students, faculty and staff. The tools include Gemini™, NotebookLM™, a few Google Workspace™ applications and Google CoLaboratory™, offering new opportunities to support teaching, learning and research across the university.
Google Productivity Services: Smart Tools for Smarter Work
Beth Varcho|August 20, 2025Ohio State is excited to announce the official launch of Google Productivity Services! In support of the AI Fluency initiative, we’re introducing Google Gemini™ and Google NotebookLM™, two complementary AI tools designed to help you brainstorm, summarize, research, and organize your work.Technology Updates for Autumn 2025
Randi Honkonen|August 18, 2025As autumn term begins, there are several updates from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) you should be aware of as an instructor. Learn more about new features in CarmenCanvas like discussion checkpoints and differentiation tags; changes to digital accessibility policies and how they impact your course content; Mediasite improvements and the retirement of Mosaic; the university’s AI Fluency initiative and Google AI tools; and so much more.