From Sitecore to Artificial Intelligence, we’ve got quite the selection of IT training courses available for you for Spring 2026. Here’s what we have planned! Continue reading Spring 2026 Training Opportunities
Category: Announcement
FileMaker Transition to Cloud Enables Service Improvement
Earlier this year, OIT staffers worked to migrate SMU’s on-premises FileMaker server to FileMaker Cloud. This project was a success, resulting in reduced hardware overhead, better access control and security, and enabled new features for our FileMaker users. Continue reading FileMaker Transition to Cloud Enables Service Improvement
Developing Talent Through OIT: Student Workers and Interns Gain Real-World Experience
Over the past year, OIT has made a concentrated effort to provide practical, work-ready skill development opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students through our Data and Applications team. Like most departments on campus, we rely on student workers to assist with day-to-day tasks. However, this year, the Applications team took things a step further by investing significant time and mentorship to create structured graduate internship projects and hands-on technical roles for undergraduate students. Continue reading Developing Talent Through OIT: Student Workers and Interns Gain Real-World Experience
IT Help Desk Hours During Thanksgiving Break
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, the IT Help Desk will have adjusted hours during the University’s Thanksgiving Break. In-person and chat support at the IT Help Desk will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, 2025. Continue reading IT Help Desk Hours During Thanksgiving Break
Thank You for Making Cybersecurity Awareness Month a Spook-tacular Success!
Now that Cybersecurity Awareness Month has wrapped up, we want to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating and learning all October long. Throughout the month, the SMU community explored how to stay cyber smart through weekly themes, hands-on activities, and our in-person Cyber Fair. Whether you solved a Cyber Wordle, tested your phishing instincts, or stopped by for spooky security tips, your participation helped build a stronger culture of cybersecurity awareness across campus. Participants earned points for completing activities and were entered into one of three raffle tiers: Continue reading Thank You for Making Cybersecurity Awareness Month a Spook-tacular Success!
