Your Summer 2026 IT Readiness

As you prepare to enjoy a beautiful summer, we want to ensure you don’t forget about us while enjoying time in the sun. We have prepared a 2026 Summer Readiness Campaign for you to have all the necessary information to stay on track during the next few months. Our team will continue providing support throughout the summer months; Click here for more details!

Lock Your Spot for the SharePoint Summer Camp Today!

Pack your virtual backpack and join ETS Training for SharePoint Summer Camp, a June-long, hands-on training series designed to help you build strong SharePoint skills one week at a time. No experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn.  Register at ETS Training now! 

Canvas Nationwide Outage

Canvas is currently experiencing a nationwide outage affecting multiple institutions.  Howard University users may be unable to access courses, assignments,  conduct exams, and other platform features. Our team is closely monitoring the issue with the vendor and will provide an update as more information is available or service is restored.

VPN Transition Update

Thank you for your engagement and thoughtful responses following our recent Tech Tuesday communication regarding the retirement of Cisco AnyConnect VPN on May 31, 2026. The level of interest and the questions we have received reflect exactly the kind of diligence that helps us serve our community well. 

Your VPN Is Changing

If you use Cisco AnyConnect to access university systems remotely (such as shared drives, internal applications, or campus resources), please take a few minutes to review this important update. An upcoming change may impact how you connect and work. 

Modernizing Secure Access

Are You Ready for the ETS Training?

ETS is excited to continue our Tech Tuesday series with a new lineup of hands-on training workshops for May 2026. Designed to support our university community, these sessions provide practical, easy-to-apply skills that enhance productivity and confidence in your daily work.

ETS Maintenance Surveys – Week of April 20

Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) will be conducting maintenance surveys across campus during the week of April 20 as part of ongoing efforts to assess and enhance our print and digital services environment. 

Upcoming ETS Training Opportunities

ETS would like to remind you of our upcoming training series designed to help you confidently navigate the evolving Microsoft 365 environment. These interactive, hands-on sessions are practical, relevant, and immediately applicable to your daily work.

Start your Cybersecurity Awareness Training Now!

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming Quarter 4 Cybersecurity Awareness Training modules, reinforcing our dedication to safeguarding our network and user data. Your participation is vital as we collectively strive to enhance our institution’s cybersecurity posture.