Tech News Archive

Tech News is your quick, reliable hub for exploring the latest software and technology available across campus. Use it to easily search tools by technology type, eligibility, and release date, helping you discover what’s new, what you can access, and what best supports your teaching, learning, and productivity. It’s a simple way to stay current with the technology you can use today.

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Digital Education

ReadSpeaker 

ReadSpeaker is a built-in text-to-speech tool available to all Marist Brightspace users. It offers natural-sounding voices to support diverse learning needs and  content can be read aloud with a single click. The tool highlights text as it is spoken, making it easier to follow on any device. 

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October 1, 2025

Learning & Instructional Technologies Student Engagement & Success Accessibility & Inclusive Tech

Digital Education

Zoom AI Companion

Zoom AI Companion: Get smart meeting summaries and tools to streamline your workday. 
 

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October 1, 2025

Learning & Instructional Technologies Student Engagement & Success Classroom & Collaboration

Digital Education

Brightspace

Brightspace is  Marist’s learning management system and is a central hub for course materials, assignments, grades, and communication

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September 1, 2025

Learning & Instructional Technologies Student Engagement & Success Accessibility & Inclusive Tech

Student Employment Payroll

JobX/ TimesheetX

JobX/TimesheetX is the Student Employment platform that connects students with part-time employment opportunities. Students can easily discover and apply for jobs, while employers can quickly create and manage job listings, making the campus hiring process simple, organized and easy.

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September 1, 2025

Student Engagement & Success

Digital Education

Microsoft Copilot 

Microsoft Copilotan AI-powered assistant to help users save time and stay organized by assisting with writing, summarizing, data analysis, and information retrieval across Microsoft 365 applications. 

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September 1, 2025

Learning & Instructional Technologies Student Engagement & Success

Digital Education

Zoom Workplace

Zoom is now Zoom Workplace, a unified platform that combines meetings, team chat, and documentation into one streamlined experience for the Marist community. 

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September 1, 2025

Learning & Instructional Technologies Student Engagement & Success Classroom & Collaboration

Information Technology

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft 365 Apps provides Marist community with secure, cloud-connected productivity tools. The platform supports collaboration, real-time editing, AI-powered features, and enterprise-level security across devices. 

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August 1, 2025

Student Engagement & Success Classroom & Collaboration Administrative & Data Systems

Information Technology

Microsoft Outlook 

Microsoft Outlook is Marist’s primary platform for email communication, calendar scheduling, and supporting day-to-day administrative and academic workflows. 

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August 1, 2025

Student Engagement & Success Classroom & Collaboration