July 9, 2025
By Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director It’s not that higher education institutions lack IAM tools —it’s that many institutions still lack a clear, shared framework to see how their systems connect, where the gaps are, and how to evolve their architecture with confidence. Whether you’re building from the ground up or dealing with a patchwork…
May 30, 2025
By Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director “Who can access what and why?” This simple question costs higher education institutions thousands of staff hours, creates endless frustration for users, and remains one of the most persistent operational headaches across campuses. Behind the scenes of every university’s digital ecosystem is a complex web of access decisions that…
February 18, 2025
By: Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director Identity and Access Management in higher education isn’t just about managing identities — it’s about enabling seamless collaboration, securing critical infrastructure, and adapting to an ever-expanding digital ecosystem. Keeping up with IAM challenges can feel like trying to hit a moving target for many institutions that may be juggling…
April 3, 2025
By: Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director IAM Online: April 2025 Speaker Spotlight Course sharing across institutions is emerging as a powerful strategy for expanding academic offerings, as it boosts retention rates and creates new revenue streams. As noted in a recent Inside Higher Ed report, institutions that implement effective course-sharing models have seen significant benefits,…
February 28, 2025
By Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director IAM Online: March 2025 Speaker Spotlight Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) have been on higher ed’s radar for years. But lately, the landscape has shifted. More and more institutions are finding themselves in the middle of change, facing less-than-straightforward decisions about how to meet current…
February 4, 2025
By Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director IAM Online: February 2025 Speaker Spotlight With so many developments unfolding in identity and access management (IAM), it’s no wonder why institutions must pay attention to critical trends that are emerging. How will AI shape IAM operations? What’s the latest on OpenID Federation, and why does it matter? Can…
October 30, 2024
By: Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director IAM SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT SUMMARY: Explore strategies for enhancing IAM security while maintaining user convenience in higher education. Join experts as they discuss the challenges posed by social engineering attacks and share insights on balancing robust security measures with seamless access for students, faculty, and staff. Understanding the IAM Challenge…
