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Blackboard Seeks Faculty Feedback on New Gradebook

Gain early access, provide feedback from 4/20 to 5/1

Blackboard is preparing to launch a completely redesigned gradebook this summer, including a faster, cleaner, and significantly easier-to-use experience for faculty. To ensure the update meets the...

Posted: March 25, 2026, 8:53 AM

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Campus migration to YuJa is complete

Reminder: Self-Migrate Panopto videos created after Nov 2025

Our campus transition from Panopto to YuJa is now complete and all migrated video content is available in our new library. If you continued to use Panopto (linking videos or creating content) in...

Posted: March 10, 2026, 1:44 PM

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Sprinting to the Finish - USM March Accessibility Newsletter (part 1)

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The March issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Sprinting to the Finish Matters Quick Fix Guide: Sprint to the Finish Checklist...

Posted: March 6, 2026, 11:25 AM

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