A new initiative is underway to unify the University of Nebraska’s four for-credit Canvas learning management systems into a single environment, creating a more seamless experience for faculty and students.
Led by David Jackson, interim executive vice president and provost, and supported by Information and Technology Services, the Canvas Convergence project will include systems at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska at Kearney and University of Nebraska at Omaha. The project is intended to enhance collaboration, reduce redundancy, and improve student and faculty support across the academic community.
Faculty will be able to begin accessing and exploring the new Canvas environment in March, with full student implementation for fall 2026 courses. The project will maintain familiar Canvas features while adding valuable systemwide functionality, especially for those who teach or take classes across multiple NU institutions. Faculty will not lose access to course materials from prior semesters, and there will be multiple options for retrieving that content on an ongoing basis. Students should see no difference in how they interact with and access Canvas.
The project reflects the University of Nebraska’s commitment to innovation and stewardship and supports its broader goal of delivering a “frictionless student experience,” as outlined in NU system’s Odyssey to Extraordinary strategic plan.
More details, including transition timelines and training opportunities, will be announced. Learn more about the project here. For additional information, contact Jackson at djackson@nebraska.edu or Jaci Lindburg, technical project lead, at jclindburg@unomaha.edu.
