Tech Talk

As of April 18, all messages received in your WMU-owned email from external senders now indicate they were sent from outside of Western Michigan University.

On April 18, 2022, all messages received in your WMU owned email from external senders will indicate they were sent from outside of Western Michigan University. 

Discover resources and get support for technology, teaching, and learning at Help Hub.

When was the last time you changed your password? It’s probably been a while. Most people are educated on the importance of creating a strong password to protect their data, however, not everyone is taught on how cybercriminals can hack your account. Create a strong password knowing how cybercriminal password hacking methods.

Working on a virtual private network will help students, faculty, and staff work productively and securely from home. Students, faculty, and non-IT staff can remotely access campus services by connecting to Western Michigan University’s GoVPN Virtual Private Network (VPN). 

Western Michigan University students are now required to use the Duo Mobile application alongside their username and password to gain access to their GoWMU student portal.

Cisco Webex is now available to all students, faculty, and staff offering rich, real-time collaborative web meetings and presentations. The suite provides a powerful set of tools that keeps users connected such as web conferencing, personal meeting rooms, screen sharing, interactive training environments, large-scale online events, and integration with W-Exchange email.  

On Jan. 22, two-factor authentication (2FA) will be required for currently enrolled students to gain access to their WMU account and other campus services that require a BroncoNet ID and password. The services will include but are not limited to GoWMU, Elearning, and W-Exchange. 

3D-printing at Western Michigan University is changing how students solve real-world problems in the classroom.

The gaming section of Western Michigan University’s Computing Center Lab recently expanded by four new stations adding up to 20 total stations. This expansion creates more availability for students that regularly practice for competitive tournaments or are actively involved in the gaming community.