IT News @ Virginia Tech
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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 -
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Upcoming changes to Duo two-factor authentication interfaceA new user interface, known as the Duo Universal Prompt, will be implemented at Virginia Tech beginning Oct. 9, 2023. During the transition period, you may see both the current Duo interface and the new Duo interface, depending on which applications you are logging into.
Date: Sep 19, 2023 -
General ItemUpcoming information sessions on IT Procurement changes Date: Sep 15, 2023
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2023-24 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community , articleA message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs.
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Email Phishing Scam AlertVirginia Tech has received a number of phishing emails in recent days claiming to offer student job opportunities. These emails may have a subject line such as “POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT,” “ASSISTANT JOB OPPORTUNITY, “Flexible Internship Work,” or similar.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
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Planned HokieServ outage to occur Sept. 29-30 Date: Aug 30, 2023 -
General ItemGet a head start on Google storage cleanup Date: Aug 30, 2023
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General ItemFor employees: Tips to start your online storage cleanup Date: Aug 30, 2023
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General ItemIT Procurement changes to streamline operations and customer service Date: Aug 29, 2023
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Undergraduate students: Share your opinions about technology at Virginia TechIf you are an undergraduate student, we invite you to share how you view and use technology in your studies by taking the 2023 EDUCAUSE student survey.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
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Faculty: Share your thoughts in the 2023 EDUCAUSE faculty surveyYour participation will help the university learn how instructional modalities and technology impact the teaching experience.
Date: Aug 25, 2023 -
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Addressing concerns about AI features in ZoomVirginia Tech’s statement regarding Zoom’s updated user agreement and the use of AI features in Zoom.
Date: Aug 08, 2023 -
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Virginia Cyber Range honors students and teachers making a difference in cybersecurity education , articleThe 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 -
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New information adjusts university’s planned course on email, online storage Date: Aug 04, 2023 -
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David Raymond named interim vice president for information technology and chief information officer , articleRaymond currently serves as director of the Virginia Cyber Range and the U.S. Cyber Range as well as deputy director of Virginia Tech’s Information Technology Security Lab. He also is an adjunct associate professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Date: Jul 26, 2023 -
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Cyber interns compete to capture the flag , articleCACI 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 -
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Inspiring the next generation of scientists and STEM leaders , articleNow 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 -
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New 100G gateway allows for expansion of data-intensive research at Virginia Tech , articleThe 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 -
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Changes planned for Google email, calendar, and online storage , articleWhile most Google apps will continue to be available to Virginia Tech users, a licensing change implemented by Google is causing the university to make changes. Over the coming months, users should review their current storage usage, and consider how they will administer their ongoing needs for online file storage.
Date: Apr 26, 2023 -
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Cybersecurity is a team sport — and it’s recruiting all positions , articleThere’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 -
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Dane Skow named associate vice president for research computing , articleSkow 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 -
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Equity and Accessibility 2021-22 annual report now available , articleA message from Office for Equity and Accessibility Associate Vice President Kelly Oaks.
Date: Mar 24, 2023 -
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Scott Midkiff to step down following nearly 11 years as vice president and CIO , articleMidkiff 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 -
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Virginia Cyber Range's statewide capture the flag competition helps close the cybersecurity skills gap , articleThe 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 -
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Moving the internet beyond its boundaries , articleThis year marks the 25th anniversary of the university's first implementation of the IPv6 protocol on its networks.
Date: Feb 23, 2023 -
General ItemZoom Phone to replace Avaya office phones in gradual migration Date: Feb 09, 2023
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New spherical antennas enable clear, reliable cell service at Lane Stadium , articleMounted 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 -
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Minh-An Pence named human resources director for the Division of Information Technology , articlePence has been a member of the Virginia Tech community since 2017 and has more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of human resources specialties, including recruitment, benefits administration, and operations.
Date: Jan 18, 2023 -
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New website showcases Virginia Tech’s IT history , articleThe 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 -
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Dale Pike promoted as part of Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies reorganization , articleTLOS 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 -
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Terry Herdman, associate vice president for research computing, retires after 48 years of service , articleIn 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 -
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Program director named for IT Transformation , articleZohaib Qazi brings to Virginia Tech experience in strategic planning, transforming and implementing new business processes, and resolving complex IT issues.
Date: Aug 29, 2022 -
General ItemGuide to computing support and services from the Division of IT Date: Aug 15, 2022
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New interactive campus map features accessible navigation, improved user experience , articleTo 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 -
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Four Virginia Tech faculty receive recognition for outstanding leadership, service , articleFaculty academies honor the exemplary contributions of faculty members in formal service roles or in areas of leadership.
Date: Apr 19, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech awarded $1.5 million to cultivate diverse cybersecurity pipeline , articleThe multi-university initiative led by Virginia Tech will provide students opportunities to participate in experiential learning programs, summer internship experiences, and applied research projects to address the complex cyber environment and cultivate a diverse pipeline of cyber talent.
Date: Apr 05, 2022 -
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IT Transformation Program Office takes shape with appointment of David Crotts as program director , articleAs interim program director, Crotts will lead the IT Transformation Program Office as it embarks on a major universitywide initiative to strengthen core IT infrastructure, services, and processes at Virginia Tech.
Date: Mar 23, 2022 -
Video ItemHigh-performance computing is helping students' creativity flourish , video
Students taking 3D Computer Animation are using high-performance computing to render their artwork in a fraction of the time it would take on a home or lab computer. A new "point-and-click" 3D rendering service developed by the Division of Information Technology’s Advanced Research Computing (ARC) unit in collaboration with faculty from the School of Visual Arts and the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology allows these student to access ARC's computing clusters through a user-friendly interface. The time savings translates to freedom to test new ideas, expand their creativity, and take their 3D animation skills to new levels. Special thanks to Rodney Kimbangu, Creative Technologies graduate student, for video production assistance.
Date: Feb 17, 2022 -
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Steve Lee joins The Quilt board of directors , articleA Virginia Tech alumnus with degrees in engineering and business administration, Lee has provided network engineering leadership at the university for more than two decades.
Date: Feb 02, 2022 -
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Holli Drewry to represent administrative and professional faculty for Board of Visitors , articleDrewry is the first president of Virginia Tech’s newly established administrative and professional faculty senate. Approximately 2,100 employees at Virginia Tech fall in this employment category.
Date: Jan 31, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech programs secure top placements in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Online Programs rankings , articleThe university’s online master’s degree in information technology moves up to No. 3 as the nation’s top-ranked program and retains its No. 1 position for veterans in U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings, while online graduate programs in engineering maintain a top 20 placement.
Date: Jan 25, 2022 -
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High-speed rendering capabilities enable creativity for visual design students , articleStudents in the School of Visual Arts Creative Technologies program are using high-performance computing to take their 3D animation designs to new levels, thanks to a unique partnership with the university's Advanced Research Computing unit.
Date: Dec 14, 2021 -
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Advancing physical, digital accessibility at Virginia Tech rooted in a collaborative approach , articleEstablishing and hiring a new 508 compliance and digital accessibility officer, implementing a pathway enhancement crew, and launching a central funding structure are among the accessibility enhancements included in the 2020-21 Campus Accessibility Working Group Annual Report.
Date: Nov 30, 2021 -
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University Data Governance Council completes first year, shares outcomes , articleEstablished in August 2020, the council provides overall direction and strategic guidance to the university’s data management and analytics efforts.
Date: Sep 16, 2021 -
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Scott Midkiff named 2021 Capital CIO of the Year , article
Midkiff’s nomination was supported by Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer Dwayne Pinkney and President Tim Sands, who noted the Division of IT’s important contributions to the university’s COVID-19 response.
Date: Aug 30, 2021 -
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Division of Information Technology embraces essential role during pandemic , articleThe COVID-19 pandemic changed Virginia Tech's teaching strategies and forced many employees to work from home, but the Division of Information Technology supported those efforts well, and the work of those staff members has opened potential new opportunities going forward.
Date: Aug 20, 2021 -
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Bug Bounty Program pays off for cybersecurity at Virginia Tech , articleA new vulnerability rewards program offers an opportunity for talented hackers at Virginia Tech to use their skills to improve the university's cybersecurity — and earn a little cash.
Date: May 20, 2021