General news archive

This general news archive is a list of previous items that appeared in the Announcements and Updates panel on the WSU Technology Knowledge Base home page. Note that this panel was added to the home page in January 2021.

2020-2021 Academic Year

• 03-23-2021: Zoom Client Update to 5.6.0 - In addition to bug fixes, this release allows hosts to restrict session access to those signed in to Zoom using their StarID credentials. Users can also share the clipboard in remote control. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client.
• 03-18-2021: D2L Brightspace Upgraded to 20.21.03 When copied, individual Assignment folders and individual Quizzes are hidden from students by default. The Brightspace Pulse mobile app sends push notifications to students two days before the due date or end date for upcoming quizzes and assignment folders. See student and faculty release notes for more information.
• 03-07-2021: Zoom MacOS Client Minor Update to 5.5.5 - This is a minor bugfix released for macOS. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client.
• 03-02-2021: Zoom Client Minor Update to 5.5.4 - In addition to bug fixes, this update includes the clearer designation of shared content, word wrap in chat, and a change to how non-video participants are handled in a custom gallery view. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client
• 02-18-2021: D2L Brightspace Upgraded to 20.21.02 - Student use of Brightspace Pulse to access courses now counts in various reports (e.g., Class Progress, Classlist), instructors can now assign quiz accommodations that apply to all quizzes automatically. See student and faculty release notes for more information.
• 02-08-2021: Zoom Client Minor Update to 5.5.2 - This is a minor bugfix update. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client.
• 02-03-2021: Zoom Client Minor Update to 5.5.1 - This is a minor bugfix update. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client.
• 02-01-2021: Zoom Client Feature Update to 5.5.0 - Feature update includes blurred background and persistent yes/no reaction. Review the release notes and instructions for updating your Zoom client.
• For previous announcements and updates, consult the news archive.
• 01-26-2021: Update your iPhone and iPad - Apple advises all iPhone and iPad users to update their devices immediately to version 14.4 of the operating system. Consult Apple's instructions for updating your iPhone or iPad.