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As part of ongoing efforts to improve and strengthen the university’s security posture by proactively addressing out of date technologies, the campus directory website was sunsetted on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This change protects our users, their privacy and information, and data.  
 
For a new directory tool, our Identity Management modernization and improvement project has updated individual name search functionality within the university's Microsoft 365 suite. This offers a better user experience, more reliable data, and more appropriately meets IT security and compliance Standards. It is immediately available for directory use to university faculty, staff, students and researchers.  
  
The People Search function within Microsoft 365 offers integrated directory and name search capabilities across tools like Outlook and Teams. The university community can search for contacts directly in Teams to access contact cards. Additionally, Microsoft Outlook provides several options for people search:  
  
Outlook Webmail: Use the top search bar to find names and view contact details including Name, Email, Phone, Location, MailStop, and Organizational Information.  
Outlook for PC Desktop: Select the "people" icon and search for names to access contact information.  
Outlook for Mac Desktop: Use the "Search" menu to find names and view contact cards with detailed information.  
  
Given the straightforward nature of this transition, we don’t expect any negative user impact with this proactive security fix, but we are ready to address any questions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the OIT Service Desk and visit the Directory Listing and User Account Update webpage for additional information.