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Weekly Tech Update: February 23, 2026

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Weekly Tech Update: February 23, 2026

The latest from Google for Miami users

We have a litany of Google-related updates for various audiences in the Miami community. Read on to see if any of these items impact you:

  • Gemini integration within Google Workspace documents
  • Changes to settings in Groups
  • Drive “limited access” permissions changes

Check out the article now.

IT and Chili: Heating up Hoyt Hall in 2026

This past Tuesday, IT Services once again came together to celebrate friendship, camaraderie, and love of food with the eighth annual IT Services Chili Cook-off. Congratulations to Patrick Hawk, who is going on to the university-wide chili challenge in March!

Read all about Patrick's win.

Beyond the Office: More than just ones and zeroes

In IT Services, we lurk behind our keyboards, but we also like to spend time with one another, engage with the university community, and learn from each other.

At the beginning of 2026, there’s a lot going on in IT Services—and not all behind the computer screen.

Join us to learn more!

Lori Minges proudly displays a fish that she caught