IT News @ Virginia Tech
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Workshop to help researchers unlock AI potential , articleExperts in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and ethical research will share their insights as part of the Unlocking the Power of AI in Research workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
General ItemHealthy goals for stepping up your digital accessibility in the new year Date: Feb 24, 2026 -
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My Virginia Tech slated to go live May 26 , articleHokieSPA will be replaced with a new cloud-based platform called My Virginia Tech. The new interface will provide added flexibility, security, and an improved user experience.
Date: Feb 22, 2026 - -
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Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education 2024-25 annual report now available , articleThe report illustrates the office's significant work and documented trends at the university from the 2024-25 academic year.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 - -
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Accessibility Awareness Week call for programsThe third annual Virginia Tech Accessibility Awareness Week is scheduled for March 23 to 27, 2026.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 - -
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Student IT support agents learn by helping others , articleWorking with 4Help IT support helps student agents gain essential skills that will serve them well in any career they pursue.
Date: Feb 12, 2026 - -
General ItemRequesting additional storage for Microsoft and Google services
Employees who need additional storage can now request this through their organizational unit administrator, using the MyCAT Tool.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
General ItemChange to Microsoft email auto-archiving policy
Microsoft is implementing a new threshold-based auto-archiving policy. Under this change, mailboxes will automatically begin archiving content once they reach 96% of their storage quota.
Date: Jan 19, 2026 - -
General ItemNew student employees: complete your required IT security training
All student wage and graduate assistants should complete the brief online training module within 90 days of beginning employment at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jan 16, 2026 - -
General ItemLearn more about research computing workshops for new and experienced users
Offered by Advanced Research Computing, these weekly Zoom workshops, plus a Spring Break Boot Camp, offer research computing guidance for Virginia Tech users at all experience levels.
Date: Jan 12, 2026 - -
General ItemPhishing Education Program will soon reach all university employees
The Phishing Education Program delivers simulated phishing scenarios directly to employee inboxes, helping them identify suspicious emails and practice safe responses in a controlled environment.
Date: Jan 09, 2026 - -
General ItemRegister now for spring 2026 Microsoft 365 training sessions
Learn to use Microsoft 365 tools and applications more effectively through these free online workshops.
Date: Jan 08, 2026 - -
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Panopto selected as new video content management systemPanopto will be available in early 2026 for use in training and to facilitate the transition from Kaltura. All video content stored in Kaltura will be migrated to Panopto, and videos embedded in Canvas course sites will be relinked. Kaltura will remain available through the end of the spring semester 2026.
Date: Dec 17, 2025 - -
General ItemPhase-out of text (SMS) and phone call authentication options during login continues
Users who currently rely on text messages or voice calls to authenticate are encouraged to begin using more-secure methods, such as the mobile app or hardware or software tokens, as soon as possible.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
General ItemClean up files, documents to promote digital accessibility next semester Date: Dec 09, 2025 -
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Virginia Cyber Range advisory chair testifies before Congress on cybersecurity education , articleThe testimony underscored the strength of Virginia Tech’s partnerships with educators, universities, and public-sector initiatives in developing the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.
Date: Dec 03, 2025 -
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