Dragon Community, Security Updates:IT will be implementing several security enhancements on all Windows devices beginning the morning of July 1, 2026 as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen account security and protect institutional data. Key updates include: These changes are designed to improve security while minimizing impact to daily work. If you have any questions or need assistance, please […]
Hello Colleagues, I hope you saw a recent message from the NextGen Project Team announcing the Minnesota State website as the new primary home for NextGen communications. This is an exciting step forward, and as the MSU Moorhead Transition Lead, I’m especially looking forward to what it means for all of us. The move of NextGen information to the website […]
You may have heard in the news about the learning management system “Canvas” that was hacked by ransomware actors last week. Minnesota State Moorhead IS NOT AFFECTED by this threat. Our campus uses D2L as our Learning Management System. Our IT team has found no instance of Canvas being used or installed on campus computers, so there is NO IMPACT […]
Campus Colleagues, Our IT Team will be implementing two changes in the coming weeks to address ongoing network slowness. One change will affect campus system availability; the other will occur behind the scenes. 1) Patch management updates (starting next week)We’re improving our patching process by moving from a single update window (Wednesday night/Thursday morning) to a staggered schedule across Wednesday–Friday: […]
Images that contain text are often used in graphics, announcements, or promotional materials. While these images may look visually appealing, they can create accessibility barriers if the text is not available in another format. Screen readers cannot read text that is embedded inside an image. This means people who rely on assistive technology may miss important information if it only […]