IT News @ Virginia Tech
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Article ItemVirginia Tech Board of Visitors names new and returning faculty and staff representatives , article
Rachel Miles, research impact coordinator and assistant professor in University Libraries, is the new faculty representative, and Janice Austin, assistant dean and director of admissions and academic progress in the Graduate School, and LaTawnya Burleson, executive assistant to the vice president for information technology, will renew their terms as administrative and professional faculty and staff representatives, respectively.
Date: Jul 09, 2024 -
Article ItemNora Kirstein to retire after 42 years in information technology at Virginia Tech , article
Kirstein '79, M.S. '86 will retire from Virginia Tech July 1 after spending nearly three-quarters of her life as a Hokie.
Date: Jun 21, 2024 -
Article ItemNeal Vines honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 24 years, Vines was an early leader in information technology at the state, regional, and national levels.
Date: May 14, 2024 -
General ItemWi-Fi upgrade for guest and device service coming in July 2024
VT Open WiFi will be available to all Virginia Tech locations, offering easier internet access for visitors.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
General ItemNew process for handling quarantined email begins May 8 Date: May 08, 2024
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General ItemLast day to submit purchase requests for perpetual Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 licenses is June 15
Adobe is transitioning to an annual subscription licensing model for Acrobat Pro and will end sales of perpetual Acrobat Pro licenses.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
General ItemGraduating this semester? Read this for information on your IT services Date: Apr 24, 2024
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Article ItemVirginia Cyber Range forges the future through capture the flag competitions , article
The Virginia Cyber Range hosts the fun, challenging events to help high school and college students develop their cybersecurity skills and get excited about pursing a future in the field.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
Article ItemIn memoriam: Robin Reynolds, 4Help IT support agent , article
Reynolds, who passed away on March 11, was beloved by her colleagues and known for her kindness, generosity, and dedication to providing excellent service to the students, staff, and faculty she supported through her work.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
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General ItemAdditional changes to Hokie TEAM menu take effect Date: Apr 03, 2024
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Article ItemCollaborative effort explores moving power lines from overhead to underground , article
After receiving a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, a group of professors from the College of Engineering are working with Virginia Tech Electric Service on a project that explores ways of burying power lines underground in a safe, cost-effective manner.
Date: Mar 18, 2024 -
Article ItemData visualization aids Virginia Tech cancer researcher’s quest for better brain tumor treatment , article
Jennifer Munson, associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, shared her data on fluid flow in brain tumors with Virginia Tech’s Visionarium, which created 3D visualizations that allow new insights by Munson and her team.
Date: Feb 09, 2024 -
General ItemTelecommunication service billing changes for fiscal year 2025
Virginia Tech is is transitioning to a billing model that centralizes charges for telecommunications services starting July 1, 2024.
Date: Jan 31, 2024 -
General ItemFaculty and Staff: take note of key dates related to Google Workspace changes; email and calendar migration
Important information for employees about the ongoing email migration and upcoming changes to Google Workspace storage allocations, Shared Drives, and Google Auxiliary Email accounts.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
General ItemStudents: move files you want to keep out of your Google Shared Drives before June 3
As part of ongoing changes to Google services at Virginia Tech, Shared Drives not claimed by a department — including those managed solely by students — will be discontinued.
Date: Jan 29, 2024 -
Article ItemAyat Mohammed rejoins Advanced Research Computing’s computational science team , article
A Virginia Tech alum and former graduate research assistant for the unit, Mohammed brings a wealth of computational visualization, artificial intelligence, and data science expertise to Virginia Tech researchers.
Date: Dec 07, 2023 -
General ItemGoogle Email and Calendar migration for Virginia Tech employees to begin Jan. 15, 2024
Email and calendar services for Virginia Tech employees will be consolidated onto Microsoft Exchange Online. Migration will take place starting Jan. 15 and will conclude by March 1, 2024.
Date: Dec 05, 2023 -
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Article ItemVirginia Tech streamlines software procurement through two new processes , article
Improved processes spearheaded by the IT Transformation Program are making it easier for Virginia Tech departments to get the software they need, when they need it.
Date: Nov 10, 2023 -
General ItemFollow the map: Interactive campus map Date: Oct 03, 2023
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Article ItemVirginia Tech spotlights online safety, cyber careers during 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month , article
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrates its 20th year, Virginia Tech’s Division of Information Technology, the Virginia Cyber Range, and the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative offer the community ways to learn, engage, and stay safe online.
Date: Oct 03, 2023 -
General ItemAcceptable Use Policy and Standard specify employee responsibilities when using university information systems
Policy 7000 governs the use and administration of Virginia Tech computer and communication systems, network, services, and data. Users are advised to review and understand the policy and accompanying standard.
Date: Sep 20, 2023 -
General ItemFor employees: Tips to start your online storage cleanup Date: Aug 30, 2023
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Article ItemVirginia Cyber Range honors students and teachers making a difference in cybersecurity education , article
The sixth annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference provided a venue for educators to explore new and innovative ways to enhance cybersecurity education for students in the commonwealth's public high schools, colleges, and universities.
Date: Aug 08, 2023 -
General ItemNew information adjusts university’s planned course on email, online storage Date: Aug 04, 2023
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Article ItemCyber interns compete to capture the flag , article
CACI interns put their cyber skills to the test during a competition hosted by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, CACI International, and the Virginia Cyber Range.
Date: Jul 24, 2023 -
Article ItemInspiring the next generation of scientists and STEM leaders , article
Now in its 14th year, students were able to once again experience Kids' Tech University in person this spring after two years of the program being moved to a virtual-only experience.
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
Article ItemNew 100G gateway allows for expansion of data-intensive research at Virginia Tech , article
The Mid-Atlantic Research Infrastructure Alliance (MARIA) has procured a second 100G gateway, placing Virginia Tech and many other Virginia universities among the best-connected institutions nationally. The new gateway, located in Atlanta, complements an existing 100G gateway in Ashburn, Virginia.
Date: Jun 16, 2023 -
Article ItemCybersecurity is a team sport — and it’s recruiting all positions , article
There’s a position for everyone in cybersecurity. Commonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers are exploring ways to attract and train a diverse talent pool to meet the exploding, dynamic need for well-rounded cybersecurity professionals.
Date: Apr 24, 2023 -
Article ItemDane Skow named associate vice president for research computing , article
Skow heads the university's Advanced Research Computing unit, bringing more than 20 years of experience in high-performance computing innovation and leadership to Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
Article ItemEquity and Accessibility 2021-22 annual report now available , article
A message from Office for Equity and Accessibility Associate Vice President Kelly Oaks.
Date: Mar 24, 2023 -
Article ItemScott Midkiff to step down following nearly 11 years as vice president and CIO , article
Midkiff has announced he will step down from his role as vice president for information technology and chief information officer and return to the faculty in the College of Engineering.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Cyber Range's statewide capture the flag competition helps close the cybersecurity skills gap , article
The Commonwealth Cyber Cup, a capture the flag competition for public high schools in Virginia, lets students showcase their cyber skills and engage in hands-on learning.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
Article ItemNew spherical antennas enable clear, reliable cell service at Lane Stadium , article
Mounted on the west side, the new spherical MatSing Lens antennas direct the signals across the field to the east stands, delivering greater capacity to fans, greatly improving signal quality throughout the stadium, and making it possible to enhance service at other campus locations.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
Article ItemNew website showcases Virginia Tech’s IT history , article
The Division of Information Technology created the website dedicated to the history of computing and information technology at Virginia Tech as part of the sesquicentennial celebration.
Date: Dec 20, 2022 -
Article ItemDale Pike promoted as part of Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies reorganization , article
TLOS will become part of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost as the university strengthens its flexible and online learning capacity.
Date: Nov 07, 2022 -
Article ItemTerry Herdman, associate vice president for research computing, retires after 48 years of service , article
In addition to serving as a professor of mathematics, Herdman founded the Interdisciplinary Center for Applied Mathematics and helped to develop Virginia Tech's high-performance computing infrastructure.
Date: Sep 23, 2022 -
General ItemGuide to computing support and services from the Division of IT Date: Aug 15, 2022
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Article ItemNew interactive campus map features accessible navigation, improved user experience , article
To ensure the navigation tool and other map features satisfied the university’s accessibility requirements and met the practical needs of individuals with disabilities, the map project team worked closely with the Disability Alliance and Caucus during the design and testing phases of the project.
Date: Aug 15, 2022 -
Article ItemFour Virginia Tech faculty receive recognition for outstanding leadership, service , article
Faculty academies honor the exemplary contributions of faculty members in formal service roles or in areas of leadership.
Date: Apr 19, 2022