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SMU CSO Recognized by Baldrige Foundation for Leadership Excellence in Cybersecurity

Baldridge Cybersecurity-Medal Front artwork Last 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

Faculty Senate Recognizes OIT members with Outstanding Staff Award

Faye Walter and Mike Gebreselassie with their recognition from the Faculty Senate — Faye Walter and Mike Gebreselassie hold their Faculty Senate Outstanding Staff Awards.

For many years, SMU’s Faculty Senate has honored several specific staff members throughout the university who make a difference through outstanding service. This year, two of OIT’s Academic Technology Service Directors joined the ranks of previous OIT honorees.Faye Walter, nominated by the faculty of Dedman College, and Mike Gebreselassie, nominated by faculty from the Cox School of Business, were awarded the Continue reading Faculty Senate Recognizes OIT members with Outstanding Staff Award

Faculty Senate Recognizes OIT members with Outstanding Staff Award

Merlin Wilkerson and James Pan with their Award — Merlin Wilkerson and James Pan with their Outstanding Staff Award

Each year, the SMU Faculty Senate recognizes several outstanding staff members across campus who make an incredible difference for faculty. This year, two OIT Academic Technology Service Directors (ATSDs) were recognized with this honor. Continue reading Faculty Senate Recognizes OIT members with Outstanding Staff Award