OIT Technology News:
September 2024 Edition

Seven Years of Certification: Then & Now with Cox Alumnus Jacob Becker

As we celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Microsoft Office Certification Program, we recently reconnected with Jacob Becker, the first student to receive a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification here on campus. The SMU Cox alumnus was happy to share how certification has helped him throughout his career and provide some advice for fellow Mustangs looking to elevate their resumes to the top of the pile.

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Web Team To Improve SEO with Sitecore Update

On September 17, 2024, the OIT Web Team will roll out another improvement for Sitecore to help our website to get increased visibility in Google, Bing, and other search engines.

Fall 2024 Training Sessions Now Open for Registration

Our slate of training opportunities for the SMU community is now available for registration! Come discover a new favorite application or freshen-up your skills in systems and services like Sitecore. Here's a list of what he have planned!

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Overleaf Editor Simplifies Writing LaTeX

Overleaf, the collaborative LaTeX editor that simplifies the process of writing & editing research papers and scientific documents, is now available to all students, faculty, and staff.

Empower Your Research with Gartner

SMU has renewed its subscription with Gartner, offering an essential resource for IT research to our university community. Whether you are a faculty member, staff member, or student, now is the perfect time to explore the benefits of Gartner's comprehensive IT online database.

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2024 Faculty Technology Workshop Session Recordings Now Available

Our Fall 2024 Faculty Technology Workshops are in the books! If you didn't have a chance to stop by, don't fret! We have recordings now available for your reference.

New Annual Review Process: Update Your Department’s Directory Information

Recently, we introduced several new features to STABLE and onboard Enrollment Services support teams to use the system, as well as made a new mobile application available for customers and field technicians.

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How to Easily Create GIFs and QR Codes with Adobe Express

Do you need to create a GIFs for you social media post or make a QR Code for your audience in a presentations? Adobe Express is user-friendly tool that makes it easy to create stunning visuals, including GIFs and QR codes, without any advanced design skills.

Returning to Learning: LinkedIn Learning Courses to Start Your Semester

With over 9,000 courses, there is sure to be something to help you learn and grow during your time at SMU. Here are a few select courses that are popular with your fellow SMU colleagues!

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