Corrina Taylor Joins SMU as Chief Information Security Officer

Corrina TaylorThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Corrina Taylor as the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Corrina joined SMU in late May, bringing with her nearly a decade of cybersecurity experience rooted in strategic leadership and technical expertise.

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Flywire Now Powers SMUPay, Revolutionizing Student Billing

SMUPayThis summer, OIT has worked with the Division of Enrollment Services to introduce our new online student billing and platform with Flywire, making SMUpay an entirely new and simpler experience for students and authorized payers. This upgrade reflects SMU’s ongoing commitment to elevating the student experience and streamlining financial processes across campus. Continue reading Flywire Now Powers SMUPay, Revolutionizing Student Billing

Wellpower Made Simple: The Enhanced Wellness Experience at SMU

SMU HR and OITIn March 2025, HR and OIT collaborated to refresh and revitalize SMU’s version of its employee wellness program, Wellpower, this time, fully integrating it into the familiar my.SMU platform. The initiative, led by Barbara Goss, Senior Benefits Specialist in Human Resources, and Priyanka Nigam, Senior Business Analyst in OIT, marks a significant step forward in making wellness more accessible, engaging, and holistic for faculty and staff. Continue reading Wellpower Made Simple: The Enhanced Wellness Experience at SMU

Accessibility Milestone Reached: SMU Earns Allyant Conformance Level AA

a folded letterWe are proud to announce that SMU has officially received its Letter of Digital Accessibility Conformance from Allyant (A360)—a major milestone! The letter not only reflects technical excellence but also reinforces our institutional commitment to cultivating an environment that is accessible and welcoming to all. Continue reading Accessibility Milestone Reached: SMU Earns Allyant Conformance Level AA

Staff Mailbag: Storage Options & Custom Formatting in Excel for Dates

Mail envelope with a question mark on itWhile the IT Help Desk is always here to answer your questions, we sometimes get questions by other means; either by email or by talking to you from day to day. We’d like to answer some of those questions by reaching into our mailbag! Continue reading Staff Mailbag: Storage Options & Custom Formatting in Excel for Dates