2025/11/18 - Important - Leave your computer on and internet connected

To maintain security and ensure timely patching, all UMB-owned or work-purchased computers (Mac and Windows) must remain powered on and connected to the internet (Home or at Work) at least 24 consecutive hours each week per SOM ISO.  This requirement applies to all university-owned devices, including laptops and work-from-home equipment. Device vulnerabilities are a serious concern, and compliance is essential to protect against increasing threats. 

Please note: Devices that are not connected and fall out of compliance will have network access disabled.

2025/06/24 - Action Required: Endnote Users 

Starting July 1^st, 2025, we (Department of Medicine) will no longer provide EndNote licenses for free.

There are several alternative programs that you may find as a suitable replacement.  Here are two popular options to consider:

• Zotero: A free, open-source tool that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share research. 
• Mendeley: A reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.

You can install Zotero and Mendeley at any time by launching the “Company Portal” app on your work computer. Simply search for these programs and click install.  Click here for an example. 

If you prefer to continue using EndNote,  you may purchase an individual license for $60 per year starting 7/1 from the UMB software licensing office.  If you purchase Endnote, please send us confirmation and your hostname in a ticket, otherwise, we will begin removing Endnote from computers on August 4th.

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