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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. blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2026…

Phishing Alert: "Item shared with you" While our email security applications detected and deleted the message in most cases, a few messages were delivered. Refrain from clicking any links and either report the message as phishing in Outlook or delete it. blog.smu.edu/spam/2026/04/1…

You may have heard of #OpenClaw, the “personal AI assistant” that uses #AIAgents to help with email management, coding, calendaring, and more. It presents elevated security risks and is not approved @smu devices at this time due to security concerns. ow.ly/s6V450YpjNF #smu

It is officially one week until SMU Giving Day 💙 Join the Mustang community and support what matters most to you at smu.edu/givingday!

@hunterschuler We didn't at the time, but it was restored later that evening and all the updates were posted to smu.edu/outages

Any estimate on when the VPN will be back up @smuoit?

Thanks to our move to the Microsoft MFA platform, the @SMU community can enable the security and convenience of passwordless sign-in and Passkeys—a digital credential that lets you sign in without remembering a password. Find out how to get started today! blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2026…

Microsoft Entra MFA is now required for authentication to @smu services. If you have not already enrolled, you will be prompted to "Keep your account secure" by installing Microsoft Authenticator and setting up your authentication method. For steps: ow.ly/WhXC50YkNbL

Just 24 hours until Microsoft Entra replaces Duo Security for @smu authentications. Let's "Keep your account secure" by installing Microsoft Authenticator and setting up your MFA method. Visit smu.edu/passwordless to begin the process of becoming “MFA capable.”

Are you needing to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification for a class? This week might be the best time, as we are so close to 10,000 MOS certification awarded at SMU. Get certified today and you can win the #MOS10K Study Pack! ow.ly/nbAB50YkM6b

Still using a old Duo-approved security key? You will want to update to a Microsoft Entra MFA supported method, such as the Microsoft Authenticator, a Passkey, or a FIDO2 security key, to minimize disruptions. blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2026…

The countdown has begun—make sure your SMU account is "MFA Capable" today! SMU is replacing Duo Security with Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication (MFA), requiring changes to your authentication method. Find out how to switch in minutes. blog.smu.edu/itconnect/2026…

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and a recent survey found that nearly one in four Americans say they’ve been targeted by a romance scam. Before you get swept up in the moment, here are warning signs to watch for. ow.ly/UGvp50YeF71 #StaySafeOnline

We are on our way to reaching over 10K students being Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certified at SMU! What began with one professor has grown into a program supported by 17 faculty members and has certified thousands of students. ow.ly/1eFE50Yc2BH #MOS10K

Starting on February 25, 2026, authentications will require Microsoft Authenticator, replacing Duo Security. To minimize disruptions, we recommend taking a few minutes to enroll and set up Authenticator today. ow.ly/lhVq50Y9KHt

Today is the perfect day to get your device enrolled in Microsoft Authenticator. Avoid workflow disruption next month and get signed up in minutes. ow.ly/8ZqS50Y4uYK

Welcome to Data Privacy Week 2026—a global effort to raise awareness about online privacy and empower people to better manage their personal information. Learn the importance of managing your privacy and find tips to take control of your data. ow.ly/pMop50Y3OoR

Due to inclement weather, campus activities starting at 8 p.m. today and through the weekend have been canceled. On-campus operations have been adjusted for this weekend as well. As of now, the men’s basketball game versus Florida State is still set to be played as scheduled on Saturday. Additional updates on athletic events can be found at smumustangs.com and their social media channels. For updates on dining halls, campus services, and all other campus events, visit SMU Aware using the link below ⬇️ smu.edu/aware

🚨 Alumni Alert! 🚨 Congrats to EPL alumni and @smuoit Associate CIOs Curt Herridge and Rachel Mulry on their new @EDUCAUSEreview article, “When Tools Collide.” Click here to read more: bit.ly/45roWYV

- Existing or new meeting options for Facilitator in Teams may not be honored. - Applying and managing sensitivity labels, interactive operations on reports, and artifacts with sensitivity labels in Microsoft Fabric. - Print jobs may fail in Universal Print.

Microsoft reports that users may be receiving an error message when attempting to send or receive email in Outlook. They have identified the issue and are working to restore it. For the latest, please visit status.cloud.microsoft.com

- Creating chats, meetings, teams, channels or adding members in Microsoft Teams. Additionally, some users may be intermittently unable to create breakout rooms or Microsoft Teams live events. - Receiving presence or location information in Microsoft Teams.