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Sarem Yadegari

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Grammarly AI Agents Now Available to the Chapman Community

March 20, 2026 by | Information Systems & Technology

Chapman University Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is pleased to announce that Grammarly AI Agents are now available to all students, faculty, and staff. This expanded access provides powerful, context-aware writing support to help members of the Chapman community communicate more clearly, confidently, and effectively across academic, professional, and creative work. Grammarly AI Agents work

IT Insights Special Episode: A Farewell Conversation with Helen Norris Episode Four

August 26, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

Welcome to the fourth episode of IT Insights, the video series featuring exclusive interviews with leaders in Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T). In this episode, we sit down with Helen Norris, Chapman University’s Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology, as she prepares to retire after years of transformative leadership. Helen’s

Recap of the 2025 Summer Software Showcase

July 30, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

We’re excited to report that Chapman University’s 2025 Summer Software Showcase, held virtually on July 22nd, was a vibrant and engaging event! The showcase brought together staff and faculty from across the university to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity tools and workflows.  Event Highlights, Hands-On Learning, and Live Demos  Playlab Demo: Participants

Windows 11 Is on Its Way

July 7, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

We will be transitioning to a mandatory update of Windows 11 on Tuesday, 8/5/25. The update will download automatically during the hours of 10 pm-6 am, and after it has been downloaded, you will need to restart your computer after five calendar days (if deferred for that long). Users can proactively check for Windows updates

Panther Analytics Is Moving To Power BI

June 12, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

For many years, Panther Analytics reports have been delivered using two reporting tools: Pyramid for visualizations like charts and summarized tables and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) for large, paginated spreadsheets of data. In a few weeks, Microsoft’s Power BI will be replacing Pyramid. This article will explain how this change will impact your experience

Destination: Productivity – A Summer Tech Road Trip Through AI Tools 

June 5, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Summer Software Showcase for Staff and Faculty. This updated showcase highlights the latest in innovative tools and explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity in real-world applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new tech, gain hands-on insights, and stay ahead of the curve! Event Details:  Date: 7/22/25 

Upcoming Zoom Changes in Classrooms

May 12, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

IS&T’s Classroom Technology team is working on enhancing the classroom technology experience. As part of this effort, Zoom meetings will be hosted directly from the Classroom PC instead of the Zoom touchpanel. Reason for the Change By centralizing Zoom functionality on the Classroom PC, instructors will benefit from an efficient and seamless experience that aligns more

Announcing IS&T’s Summer 2025 Technology Workshops

May 12, 2025 by | Information Systems & Technology

Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is delighted to announce the forthcoming Summer 2025 Technology Workshops. These workshops are set to offer engaging and valuable learning experiences for our faculty and staff. Why Attend?  Expert Guidance: Our experienced IS&T training team will guide you through the latest software updates.  Interactive Learning: Participate in

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