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Work-From-Home Scams Targeting College Students

"To Good To Be True"

According to the article linked below, a recent work-from-home scam has been targeting college students. These malicious actors are targeting students via emails that appear to be sent from a...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:08 PM

Tips for online purchasing during COVID-19

Scamming Websites Are Selling Fake Products

With COVID-19 causing many to shop online instead of in person, many scamming websites have appeared selling fake products. The Better Business Bureau created a list of tips for shopping online...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:03 PM

Avoiding COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams

How To Spot The Scammers

Contact tracing is an integral part of the fight against COVID-19.  It speeds response, identifies potential hot spots, and focuses testing efforts.  Unfortunately, it also creates an opportunity...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 3:42 PM

Payroll Distribution 2021-001 DELAY

There is a DELAY in processing Payroll 2021-001 Distribution. Since there are overnight processes for this payroll data to complete and reach PeopleSoft Finance, REX Finance, and Grant...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 9:37 AM

USM Sponsoring Access to Labster Virtual Lab Environment

Learn more about Simulations for Lab-Based Courses

USM OnTrack is providing faculty training and inter-institutional coordination of resources to explore the use of virtual reality technologies by Labster for use in lab-based courses. Virtual...

Posted: June 29, 2020, 10:30 AM