Guidance for Third Parties Sending Email Using an SMU Address

Checked Email iconSMU now requires authorization for campus partners who wish to send emails impersonating an smu.edu domain. This requirement helps us prevent malicious senders from spoofing SMU addresses while attempting to send phishing emails or malware to our campus or outside entities.

Due to recent changes, some senders may be encountering delivery issues that did not occur previously. It is likely that previously unauthorized senders’ messages are now being Continue reading Guidance for Third Parties Sending Email Using an SMU Address

Canvas Plus: August 2023 Edition

In our new Canvas Plus Monthly, we will cover the new features and enhancements available in Canvas and any updates to academic technology/software that are integrated into the Canvas LMS. All Canvas updates will be available in Canvas by the 3rd weekend of the month.

Enhanced Gradebook Filters in Canvas Courses

The Enhanced Gradebook feature option is implemented for all institutions. This updates the Gradebook view and allows the creation of custom filter presets for all institutions. This update provides instructors with a more efficient and intuitive way to organize and sort their gradebooks. Continue reading Canvas Plus: August 2023 Edition

Introducing the New Microsoft 365 Apps Exams

Over the summer, Microsoft released its latest versions of the Microsoft Office Specialist exams: Microsoft 365 Apps Associate and Microsoft 365 Apps Expert. Starting this semester, anyone interested in certifying with OIT will be offered the Microsoft 365 Apps exam, with the exception of the Outlook Associate exam, which is currently only available in the 2019 version. Microsoft Associate badge Continue reading Introducing the New Microsoft 365 Apps Exams

Introducing SMU360!—A New Way to Connect to Your Community at SMU

SMU360 logoIntroducing SMU360, the new community engagement platform for Southern Methodist University. The Division of Student Affairs selected the CampusGroups solution to replace the aging Connect.SMU with a more robust and mobile-friendly tool. Starting today, SMU360 offers the entire SMU community a place to engage with organizations and departments, view events happening across campus, chat with others, and more! Continue reading Introducing SMU360!—A New Way to Connect to Your Community at SMU

New applications on Apporto for Faculty and Students

Apporto logoFor the past few years, students and faculty have been able to access different licensed applications in a hosted environment using their web browsers. These have been installed on either Apporto or Apps.SMU. In order to simplify the process for students, we have moved several applications over to Apporto rather than having them in different environments.

The following applications are now only available in Apporto for faculty and students: Continue reading New applications on Apporto for Faculty and Students