Canvas Convergence Project to Launch in Fall 2026
- published: 2025/12/05
- contact: Jaci Lindburg - University of Nebraska (NU) System ITS
- email: jlindburg@nebraska.edu
A new initiative is underway to unify the University of Nebraska’s four for-credit Canvas Learning Management System instances into a single, systemwide environment—creating a more seamless experience for faculty and students alike.
Led by Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. David Jackson and supported by NU ITS, the Canvas Convergence project will bring together the campuses of UNK, UNL, UNO, UNMC and NCTA into one integrated platform. This strategic move will enhance collaboration, reduce redundancy and improve student/faculty support across our academic community.
Faculty will be able to begin accessing and exploring the new Canvas environment starting in March 2026, 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 campuses. Faculty will not lose access to course materials from prior semesters and that there will be multiple options for retrieving that content on an ongoing basis. Students should see no difference at all in how they interact with and access Canvas.
This work reflects the University of Nebraska’s commitment to innovation and stewardship, and supports our broader goal of delivering a “frictionless student experience” as outlined in the University’s Odyssey to Extraordinary strategic plan.
More details—including transition timelines and training opportunities—will be shared in early 2026. In the meantime, questions may be directed to Dr. Jackson or Technical Project Lead Dr. Jaci Lindburg at NU ITS.