News

• People Tool Not Loading to Manually Add Users

  May 9, 2025

  We have recently learned of an issue that is preventing users from clicking the +People button and manually adding users to their course site.

  

• Canvas New Quizzes Issue: Student Image Uploads Not Displaying

  April 17, 2025

  On April 17, 2025 we became aware of an issue with Canvas New Quiz activities that prevents student submitted images from appearing in their attempts.

  

• Respondus Lockdown Browser Service Outage

  March 6, 2025

  Respondus Lockdown Browser is experiencing outages that prevents Yale users from successfully launching exam items in Canvas.

  

• Fall 2025 FAS Canvas Course Sites Created

  March 4, 2025

  Yale has created Fall 2025 FAS courses in Canvas.

  

• Spring 2025 FAS Canvas Course Sites Now Available

  October 15, 2024

  Yale has created Spring 2025 FAS courses in Canvas. You can now edit your course site.

  

• New Support Resource & Admin Communication Tool

  August 23, 2024

  We are excited to announce all Yale community members will be able to take advantage of the new Community Guides resource, powered by Impact in Canvas

  

• Panorama Installation & Availability

  July 1, 2024

  Panorama has been successfully installed, fully replacing Blackboard Ally as the accessibility and alternative format solution in Canvas @ Yale.

  

• Depreciation of Local Canvas Guest Accounts

  June 13, 2024

  Canvas @ Yale is beginning to depreciate its use of local Canvas guest accounts in favor of a Canvas User sponsored identity to improve security.

  

• The Chemistry of Community

  April 1, 2024

  Effective communication is a vital component of inclusive pedagogy.

  

• Course Organization for Engagement

  April 1, 2024

  Through low stakes polls, announcements and providing “pre-notes” ahead of lectures students have found great value and purpose in community.