Web Bytes: Updates from the Web Application Team

2025: A Year Worth Celebrating

a folded letterSMU’s website (smu.edu) had a standout year, delivering major improvements to both the user experience and backend performance. The Web Applications Team helped drive key achievements in 2025—including completing one of the final Cornerstone migrations, earning a Letter of Conformance for meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA criteria, and launching new Sitecore features that enhance how users engage with our site.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to be Continue reading Web Bytes: Updates from the Web Application Team

How SMU Colleagues Are Leveraging the AI Bootcamp Experience

Over 185 SMU staff members have enrolled in our AI Operation Copilot Bootcamp. Staff who commit to completing the Bootcamp receive a Copilot Premium license, funded by OIT, for the academic year.

Microsoft CopilotThe AI Bootcamp, led by Rachel Mulry, Associate CIO for Planning and Customer Service, gives staff the opportunity to Continue reading How SMU Colleagues Are Leveraging the AI Bootcamp Experience

OIT Training Insider: A New Pilot from Our Team

Training iconIn a recent team meeting, a colleague reminded me that we’ve worked together for the past ten years. We reflected on how training has evolved—from in-person sessions to hybrid models and a vast array of online learning options, from microlearning to professional certifications.

Over the years, our team has delivered everything from full-scale tech days to targeted workshops, visited departments across campus to share productivity tips, produced countless online tutorials and guides, and hosted IT events many focusing on security awareness. We also launched a Microsoft Office Certification program initially with a goal of certifying 65 students—last semester, we surpassed 8,200 certifications.

As technology and learning continue to evolve, we’ve seen a growing demand for training but also Continue reading OIT Training Insider: A New Pilot from Our Team

Web Bytes: Updates from the Web Application Team

2024 has been an exciting year.

The Web Applications Team has been busy providing services to faculty and staff across campus including web migration and design assistance, individual Sitecore trainingWordPress and Google Analytics consultations, web development and editingSEO and web accessibility resources. Continue reading Web Bytes: Updates from the Web Application Team