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Orange Online: February 2026 Student Newsletters

This message was originally shared to all students via email on February 5, 2026.

Orange Online at a Glance

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

Phishing Alert

A phishing email with the subject line “Syracuse University General Email Account Maintenance Update Act Now…” is circulating throughout the campus community. Stay alert and reach out to the IT Security team (infosec@syr.edu) with any questions or concerns. Learn More.

    AI at Work

    Join us for our next AI at Work session, Claude Skills, to explore how generative AI can support your daily work at Syracuse. Learn practical ways to use Claude to boost productivity and streamline tasks. Feb. 11, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in 500 Hall of Languages or via Teams. Register.

    Research Computing Resources for Undergraduates

    Undergraduates working on faculty research projects have access to Syracuse University’s research computing infrastructure, including our GPU clusters for machine learning and AI workloads. If you are part of a research team, you can get an account and tap into resources like 125,000+ CPU cores and 375+ GPUs. Get Started.

    Digital Accessibility Tip: Meaningful Reading Order in PowerPoint

    PowerPoint reads slide objects such as text boxes and images in the order they were added, not their visual layout, so screen readers may jump around illogically when reading to a user. To inspect reading order, go to Review > Check Accessibility > Reading Order Pane to display all objects and reorder them logically. Office Hours. 

    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 the newest features, 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:

    Thank you for reading. Go Orange!

    Security Alert: Beware of Fake “Account Shutdown” Phishing Emails

    URGENT: Recent phishing campaigns are targeting Syracuse University community members with convincing fake warnings.

    Phishing email example

    Cybercriminals are sending emails that appear to come from Syracuse University or a representative of the University, claiming your email account will be shut down unless you take immediate action. These messages are NOT from the University and are designed to steal your personal information and passwords.

    Red Flags 

    Personal Email Addresses: These fake warnings come from individual email accounts; many of them from student accounts (e.g., “studentname123@syr.edu”). The University does not send official account security notices from personal accounts. Legitimate communications come from official service accounts or ITS directly.

    Suspicious Links

    These emails contain:

    • Shortened URLs (like shorturl.at/xyz123) that hide the real destination
    • Links to Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, or WIX sites asking for personal information
    • Requests for passwords, Social Security numbers, or banking information

    What to Do

    • When in doubt, verify independently by contacting the ITS Service Center

    Get Help

    • ITS Service Center: 443-2677 or help@syr.edu
    • Your local IT Administrator

    Stay vigilant and protect your digital identity. When something seems urgent or threatening, take a moment to verify before acting.

    Adobe Tools for Faculty and Staff

    As an Adobe Creative Campus, Syracuse University offers faculty and staff access to Adobe Express, Adobe Sign and Adobe Acrobat, which offer the following features:

    • Adobe Express: Web and mobile design tool for creating social media graphics, videos, web pages and marketing materials using templates and simple editing tools.
    • Adobe Sign: Electronic signature solution for sending, signing, tracking and managing document agreements digitally. If you have not already done so, you can request sign through the Microsoft Access Package portal.
    • Adobe Acrobat: PDF software for creating, editing, converting and managing PDF documents, including form creation and annotation tools.

    Beginning March 9, 2026, if you need access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, you can request it by visiting the Microsoft Access Package portal.

    Tech Tips: January 2026 Faculty/Staff Newsletter

    This message was originally shared to all faculty and staff via email on January 12, 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:

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    Orange Online: January 2026 Student Newsletters

    This message was originally shared to all students via email on January 15, 2026.

    Orange Online 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 by the Numbers

    From millions of secure network connections to thousands of support requests, research files and learning tools supported, ITS continues to power Syracuse University’s teaching, learning and research every day. Explore ITS by the Numbers to see the scale and impact of our work across campus in 2025. Video.

      Claude Resources

      Already using Claude? Discover tips, guides and short videos on our Claude resources page that help you work smarter and save time by summarizing meetings and connecting Claude with Microsoft 365 tools. The page also highlights ways to use Claude for drafting emails, supporting research and planning projects. Resources.

      Digital Accessibility Tip: Ally Makes Content Accessible

      Ally is a built-in accessibility tool in Blackboard Ultra that automatically converts course files into multiple formats. Click the Ally icon next to any file to access options like audio, electronic Braille, ePub and Immersive Reader. These formats ensure every student can access materials in the way that works best for them. Use Ally. 

      Information Security Tip: Pause Before You Click

      Phishing emails often create urgency—requesting quick action, password resets, or payment updates. Before clicking a link or opening an attachment, pause and check the sender’s email address and hover over links to confirm they’re legitimate. When in doubt, don’t click—report suspicious messages to ITS. Phish Bowl.

      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 the newest features, 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:

      Thank you for reading. Go Orange!