OIT Technology News:
May 2026 Edition

OIT Technology News
SMU Technology Showcase Spotlights Campus AI Work, Drawing More Than 100 on Rainy Reading Day

More than 100 SMU faculty, staff, and graduate students filled Frances Anne Moody Hall on May 6 for the 2026 SMU Technology Showcase, a daylong celebration of the AI, instructional technology, and research tools being put to work across the university. The visual centerpiece was a series of poster displays spanning four categories — Teaching, Research, Administration, and Operations — that represented every school and a long list of administrative units, for which attendees could vote for their favorites.
[story image]
[story image]
A New Front Door for SMU’s Academic Programs: Inside the Program Page Redesign

We talk about a new generation of program pages, now rolling out across schools, that give prospective students a single, well-organized place to find what they need.
Intune Company Portal — your new home for self-service software install

We're replacing Ivanti Portal Manager with Microsoft Company Portal. Here's everything you need to know before the switch happens.
[story image]
[story image]
Sending Address Project Update

The Email Sending Address Project continues as SMU moves toward a more consistent email experience across campus. The first phase of implementation will take place next month and will include brief service interruptions during the change.
Farewell M2, Hello Future: What’s Next for Our HPC Environment

Following M3 joined with the NVIDIA DGX SuperPod, the next generation of HPC at SMU is starting early planning stages.
[story image]
[story image]
Resource for Departments Evaluating or Purchasing Software

Just a reminder, SMU recently introduced a centralized software evaluation and purchasing resource that simplifies decisions with clear guidelines, security checks, procurement steps, and helpful links—saving time and reducing confusion for departments planning new tools or renewals.
Canvas Plus: May 2026 Edition

May brings a full slate of updates and a few important deadlines, including the upcoming retirement of Canvas ePortfolios (Legacy), a significant upgrade to SpeedGrader this summer, and automatic caption generation for Canvas media. We're also spotlighting Kate Hoedebeck from Cox's Business Leadership Institute, who shares how Poll Everywhere has transformed participation in her Business Communications courses.
[story image]

Here are other stories you might have missed:

Office of Information Technology

Copyright © 2026 Office of Information Technology, SMU
smu.edu/help  | 214.768.HELP |  help@smu.edu 

 Instagram    LinkedIn    YouTube