SMU's Office of Information Technology

05/29/2026

FIFA fever is coming to SMU/Dallas—and so are the scammers. Fake FIFA ticket and travel sites are already targeting excited fans. Learn how to spot the red flags, avoid scams, and stay safe online before the fist kick ⚽🚨
https://blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2026/05/29/red-card-for-scammers-how-to-avoid-fake-fifa-websites/

05/08/2026

From : SMU Advisory: Friday final exams are rescheduled to Sunday, 5/10, due to the Canvas outage. Exam start times and locations remain unchanged. More:

Given the continued impact on teaching, learning and preparation, final exams originally scheduled for Friday, May 8, have been rescheduled for Sunday, May 10. Exams will take place at the same location and start time

05/07/2026

As of approximately 3:30 p.m. CT today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, Canvas is inaccessible. Users attempting to log in are seeing this message from Instructure:
Canvas is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance — Check back soon.

SMU did not receive advance notice of this maintenance. We are working with Instructure to obtain more information and will update as soon as we have it.

05/06/2026

Reading days at SMU today & tomorrow. Best of luck to all students on your final exams & projects… and if you need a little IT support, you can find us in Fondren Library.

Don't want to leave your study spot? Give us a call at 214-768-HELP (4357), start up a chat at smu.edu/itchat, or email us at [email protected].

05/06/2026

🚨 It’s here!
The SMU Technology Showcase is happening TODAY from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Moody Hall!

Explore AI, hands-on demos, and the latest campus tech—all in one place. Come see what’s next at SMU.
👉 https://smu.edu/techshowcase

Explore AI, tools, and innovation at SMU’s 2026 Technology Showcase. Join us May 6 in Moody Hall—see demos, connect, and get inspired.

04/29/2026

Have you heard of ClickFix? It’s a sneaky social engineering tactic that tricks people into downloading malware by pretending to be a verification prompt, even with CAPTCHAs. It targets Windows, macOS, and Linux systems through compromised websites and emails. You might not even realize you’re downloading something bad, and it could steal your personal data and put your network at risk. So, be careful when pasting commands from websites and report anything suspicious. Read our post to see how you can stay safe!
https://ow.ly/MS9T50YS3ZS

ClickFix is a social engineering tactic that misleads users into executing malware through fake verification prompts, including CAPTCHAs. This method targets Windows, macOS, and Linux systems via c…

04/29/2026

Just one week until the . Join us on May 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Moody Hall and explore AI, innovation & campus technologies at the SMU Technology Showcase. Save your seat now! https://ow.ly/W5Yr50YQJeP

04/27/2026

Ready to create polished, engaging course videos? Stop by and experience our live Recording Station at the to learn best practices for high-quality recording, explore recommended tools and equipment, and get started with editing in Panopto. Whether you're new to video or looking to refine your process, you'll walk away with practical tips to elevate your content. Only 8 spots left—reserve yours today! https://ow.ly/jyjW50YQHqI

04/22/2026

Join us on May 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Moody Hall and discover the future of technology at SMU during the SMU Technology Showcase. Explore workshops, demos, speakers, and more covering Microsoft 365, Adobe, Canvas, and other technologies, plus our faculty and staff partners will share posters highlighting how they’re using AI in creative, practical, and impactful ways. https://blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2026/04/22/explore-ai-innovation-and-campus-technologies-at-the-2026-smu-technology-showcase/

03/04/2026

You may have heard of , the “personal AI assistant” that uses autonomous AI agents to help with email management, coding, calendaring, and more. Due to its system-level access and publicly shared extensions, it presents elevated security risks and is not approved for use on university-owned or SMU managed devices at this time due to those security concerns.

OpenClaw, the agentic “personal AI assistant” that uses autonomous AI agents, is not approved for use on university-owned or managed devices at this time due to security concerns.