Human Trafficking Dashboard Makes Data Actionable

With additional reporting from Beth Wheaton-Páramo, Ph.D.

In response to the need for access to data on human trafficking and prostitution arrests, SMU created a dashboard for researchers across the nation to gather preliminary findings about human trafficking and prostitution in the U.S. through insights from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Continue reading Human Trafficking Dashboard Makes Data Actionable

SMU CSO Recognized by Baldrige Foundation for Leadership Excellence in Cybersecurity

Baldridge Cybersecurity-Medal Front artworkLast month, Al Faber, President and CEO of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc., announced the 2024 recipients of the Baldrige Foundation’s Leadership Awards, which recognizes leaders who provide exceptionally outstanding service and/or support to their sector. This year’s list of award recipients included SMU’s Chief Security Officer George Finney. Continue reading SMU CSO Recognized by Baldrige Foundation for Leadership Excellence in Cybersecurity

Streamlining Communication: SMU’s Journey to Microsoft Teams

The mono version of the Jabra Evolve2 40.In the fall, we announced that this year, SMU employees will receive Microsoft Teams headsets to replace their phones unless specifically requested. This transition is essential as Microsoft Teams will replace Skype for Business.

Why is it critical that we transition from Skype to Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft has Continue reading Streamlining Communication: SMU’s Journey to Microsoft Teams

Important: Upgrade of Mass Notification System on Campus

From SMU Aware:

Dear SMU Community,

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We would like to inform you about upcoming changes to the indoor notification system in the buildings across our campus. This is an important part of alerting you to emergencies that may occur while studying, working or living on campus. Continue reading Important: Upgrade of Mass Notification System on Campus