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Microsoft 365 training moves to Workday Learning 

Beginning with September sessions, Microsoft 365 Platform team training offerings will move to Workday Learning, making it easier to find and register for courses in one familiar place. August training remains available through the Bookings page.  To find Microsoft 365 offerings in Workday Learning, filter for WashU learning content and search for “Microsoft.”  Current offerings include eight Microsoft Excel courses for a range of experience levels, from foundational skills to more advanced tools, and Hands-on Microsoft Forms.  Future offerings will include peer […]

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Microsoft Publisher is retiring 

Microsoft has announced that Publisher will retire in October 2026 and will no longer be included in Microsoft 365 after that date. The change is part of a broader shift toward modern, cloud-based tools across Microsoft 365.  Before October, Users who have created flyers, newsletters or other materials in Microsoft Publisher should begin planning for the transition by finding and […]

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SharePoint updates bring a refreshed Microsoft 365 experience to the university 

SharePoint is part of the university’s Microsoft 365 environment and is available to all faculty, staff and students. It provides a secure place for departments, teams, projects and campus groups to store files, share information, publish news, and collaborate within a team or across the university.  A refreshed SharePoint experience is expected to begin rolling out across university SharePoint sites in late July, […]