@cassvs I'm so glad I'm running my college's software in a Windows VM. I highly recommend doing it this way!
It was disturbing when I installed Microsoft Office. Without warning, branding for the college appeared on the Windows search screen and Microsoft Edge landing screen. When I search my computer, college info is searched as well (I didn't ask!). I am restricted from changing some settings. When I tried to log out from my college account via the Settings app, I was met with this message:
I found out how to return search back to normal. I wish MS asked for permission first....