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A new initiative is underway to unify the University of Nebraska\u2019s four for-credit Canvas Learning Management System instances into a single, systemwide environment \u2014 creating a more seamless experience for faculty and students alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by Interim Executive Vice President and Provost David Jackson, PhD, and supported by NU ITS, the\u00a0Canvas Convergence\u00a0project will bring together the campuses of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha, UNMC and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture into one integrated platform. This strategic move will enhance collaboration, reduce redundancy and improve student\/faculty support across the academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty will be able to begin accessing and exploring the new Canvas environment starting in\u00a0March 2026, with full student implementation for fall 2026 courses. The project will maintain familiar Canvas features while adding valuable systemwide functionality \u2014 especially for those who teach or take classes across multiple campuses. Faculty will not lose access to course materials from prior semesters, and there will be multiple options for retrieving that content on an ongoing basis.\u00a0Students should see no difference at all in how they interact with and access Canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This work reflects the University of Nebraska\u2019s commitment to innovation and stewardship, and supports our broader goal of delivering a \u201cfrictionless student experience\u201d as outlined in the University\u2019s\u00a0Odyssey to Extraordinary\u00a0strategic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More details \u2014 including transition timelines and training opportunities \u2014 will be shared in early 2026. In the meantime, questions may be directed to Dr. Jackson or Technical Project Lead Jaci Lindburg, PhD, at NU ITS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more at the Canvas Convergence webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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