IT News @ Virginia Tech
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Article ItemJeff Crowder honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 40 years, Crowder provided leadership in the development of outreach programs that enabled early high-performance internet access to support research, education, community development, and economic growth.
Date: Jul 08, 2026 - -
Article ItemNew data retention labels will support storage management , article
On July 21, users of the Virginia Tech Google and Microsoft platforms will gain the ability to add retention labels to their files, which can help facilitate storage management.
Date: Jul 06, 2026 - -
Article ItemDuring login process, text and phone-call authentication options to be phased out , article
Virginia Tech is moving all users to more-secure authentication methods. Upcoming changes will complete the upgrade of the university's 2-factor authentication process that began approximately one year ago.
Date: Jun 11, 2026 - -
Article ItemLabels will enhance security of Microsoft 365 and Google data , article
The implementation of sensitivity labels in employee M365 and Google Workspace accounts will begin June 17.
Date: Jun 02, 2026 - -
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Faculty mentorship fuels alumni impact in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence , articleRandy Marchany was inducted into the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni, while Ashwin Aji received the department’s Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award for leadership in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and AI research.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
General ItemFederal digital accessibility deadline delayed, state policy remains unchanged Date: Apr 30, 2026 -
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General ItemGoals for stepping up accessibility, as regulatory deadlines approach Date: Apr 16, 2026 -
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Go-live dates adjusted for My Virginia Tech rollout , articleThe HokieSPA and legacy Banner platform will continue until the new solution is fully prepared for launch.
Date: Apr 01, 2026 - -
Article ItemGoogle AI tools now available at Virginia Tech , article
Three new AI tools from Google offer new capabilities
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
Article ItemUse of unauthorized AI meeting assistants , article
This notice gives details on which AI meeting assistants are permitted and which are not, and explains why some AI tools are not permitted on university systems.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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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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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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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 - -
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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 -
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