Tech Tips: July 2026 Faculty/Staff Newsletter

This message was originally shared to all faculty and staff via email on July 14, 2026.

At a Glance

Each month, Information Technology Services provides tech tips for the Orange community. Pressed for time? Here are this edition’s topics:

ITS Summer Series

This summer, ITS is bringing back the fundamentals—plus a little extra—with two lunch-and-learn sessions over Microsoft Teams: a Claude Refresher with Shannon Glennon on July 23 and a Research Computing Deep Dive with Peter Pizzimenti on Aug. 20, both running 1 to 1:45 p.m. Register.

    Claude Memory

    Anthropic’s persistent memory feature means Claude builds a running picture of your preferences, work style and habits across every conversation, not just the one you’re in. This article walks through how it works, how to steer it on purpose and when it’s worth opting out. Read Article.

      AI at Work: Claude Success Stories

      Three Syracuse University colleagues recently shared how they’re incorporating Claude into their daily work—streamlining HR workflows, developing personalized student learning tools and summarizing 300 pages of survey data in seconds, all without writing a single line of code. Watch the AI at Work: Claude Success Stories recording to learn more about their approach.

      Information Security Tip: Phishing

      The ITS Phish Bowl tracks recent phishing emails circulating throughout the Syracuse University community, from fake account-verification notices to too-good-to-be-true job offers. Check it regularly to see real examples and learn what to watch for so you don’t get caught off guard. Phish Bowl.

      Digital Accessibility Tip: Accessibility 101

      Missed the first Summer Series session? This recording covers seven key practices for building accessible content from the start—headings, descriptive links, alt text, table headers, color contrast, formatted lists and video captions—using tools already available on campus. Watch Session.

      AI Insights

      Explore the latest in artificial intelligence with AI Insights, the newsletter for all things AI. Whether you’re looking to enhance your work with smart tools or simply stay informed, each issue brings you news from higher ed and the tech world and weekly AI tips. Newsletter. 

      Tech Tips Weekly

      Stay connected and ahead with Tech Tips Weekly—for quick, practical advice to make the most of campus technology. Each week, our new newsletter delivers easy-to-follow how-tos, timely service updates and insider looks at tools and resources. Subscribe.

      Helpful Resources

      ITS and the campuswide information technology community are available year-round to help with your tech questions. Resources include:

      • Academic and administrative IT staff

      • Classroom Resource Guide

      • ITS Service Center

      • Self-Serv NetID and password management portal

      Thank you for reading. Go Orange!