Elevating the GameDay Experience: 5G Enhancements at Ford Stadium

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OIT has recently undertaken significant technological upgrades at Gerald J. Ford Stadium to enhance the experience for fans, students, and staff. In collaboration with AT&T, the University has implemented advanced 5G technology to meet the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity during major events. Continue reading Elevating the GameDay Experience: 5G Enhancements at Ford Stadium

Empowering Student Success: SMU’s New Graduation Tracking Dashboard

dashboard iconCollaboration is driving new innovations to support student success on the Hilltop. A recently developed dashboard is changing the way the University identifies and assists students who may be at risk of not graduating on time. The “Graduation Target Dashboard” brings a fresh approach to monitoring student progress, utilizing predictive analytics and centralized data to provide timely interventions. Continue reading Empowering Student Success: SMU’s New Graduation Tracking Dashboard

OIT Helps Enhance Study Abroad Application Process with Via TRM

In an effort to streamline and improve the study abroad application process, SMU Abroad has transitioned to a new web-based platform, Via TRM. This platform promises an intuitive, user-friendly experience for both students and faculty, replacing the outdated system that has been in place for years. Continue reading OIT Helps Enhance Study Abroad Application Process with Via TRM

Empowering Connections: Inside SMU360’s CampusGroups Integration

SMU360 App iconIn the bustling of university life, connectivity and organizations are important. Behind the scenes, dedicated individuals like Curt Herridge, Associate CIO for OIT Applications, Lane Duncan, Director for Integration Services, and Mike Rossi, Applications Administrator, have been working to establish and fine-tune SMU360, powered by CampusGroups, a revolutionary platform aimed at enhancing the connectivity and experience of the SMU community.  Much goes into standing up a new platform and the Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) process associated with it. Continue reading Empowering Connections: Inside SMU360’s CampusGroups Integration