Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is the process of verifying that you are who you claim to be when logging in to a device or an account. Learn more about the various ways you can digitally authenticate your identity. wvnet.edu/blog/technol...

PDFs are among the most commonly published file types on government and education websites — and among the most frequently inaccessible. Here’s what’s at stake, where the problem starts, and how a simple pre-export checklist can prevent most errors before they happen. wvnet.edu/blog/technol...

It might not feel like it just yet, but Spring has entered the chat 🌼 A fresh season, a fresh mindset, and a reminder that growth takes time—but it’s always worth it. Goodbye winter, hello sunshine ☀️ #FirstDayOfSpring #SpringEnergy #FreshStart #BloomSeason

Don't forget to Spring Forward for Daylight Savings Time!

This helpful article from Pope Tech goes over the basics of keyboard navigation and why content managers need to be aware of how their content is navigated by someone who is not using a mouse or trackpad. wvnet.edu/blog/technol...

WVNET Offices will be closed on February 16th for President's Day.

West Virginia Network wishes you a Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from your WVNET team!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from WVNET!

WVNET Systems and Network Status Update: Service: Brightspace Status: Degraded performance Description: Oct 20, 2025, 9:19 AM EDT Access to Brightspace has been impacted by a recent AWS outage. View the status update here: status.wvnet.edu/brightspace/...

From the WV Office of Technology: Join us for the 2025 WV Digital Government Summit on Tuesday, October 21 This event brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. events.govtech.com/West-Virgini...

We are looking forward to "looking back" on the last 50 years at the West Virginia Statewide Technology Conference in October! Register to attend at bit.ly/3IAUAoC #tbt #wvnet

Always at the forefront of innovation, we are committed to providing our customers with the latest technologies and advancements! #wvnet50 #wvstc

Time is running out for Early Bird pricing for the WVSTC. Register today and save! #wvstc25

Technology Firsts and Notable Achievements 1975: WVNET becomes the first computer center in the world to use IBM 3330 DASD Model II’s on a 360 computer. #wvstc25 #wvnet50

MAJOR NETWORK OUTAGE From midnight July 18 to early July 19, WVNET will migrate its Transit Ring to new routers and 100Gbps circuits. Expect a brief outage in Charleston, Morgantown, Columbus, OH, and Pittsburgh. Some may experience longer disruptions. Stay updated @ status.wvnet.edu/

WHO ATTENDS WVSTC? Public sector and non-profit professionals at WVSTC to explore the latest tech innovations. Network with attendees from K-12, Higher Education, government, and non-profits at the Vendor Expo and sessions. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn! 🌟 #WVSTC

Join hundreds of educational professionals for networking, cutting-edge presentations, and career changing opportunities. Visit wvstc.com/ to register today!

WVNET will be closed July 3&4 in recognition of Independence Day www.archives.gov/founding-doc...

"Now listen Mike, I've got a job for you. See that button? DON'T TOUCH IT! It's the history eraser button." Mike Karolchik (L) and Rich Lynch (R) examine the StorageTek disk drives attached to the WVNET IBM mainframe. Circa 1980s. #tbt

The term “solstice” comes from the Latin words sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). At the solstice, the angle between the Sun’s rays and the plane of the Earth’s equator (called declination) appears to stand still. www.farmersalmanac.com/summer-solst...

The sun doesn't always shine in West Virginia, but the people do. John F. Kennedy #WVDAY #WVNET

[Repost] One Million Two-Factor Authentication Codes Were Recently Exposed This further underscores that SMS is the worst option for 2FA. Read more lifehacker.com/tech/one-mil...

Join our team and help support critical IT services across WV. Network Operators at WVNET provide Tier I support and consulting to a wide range of customers. Learn more: wvnet.edu/careers/netw...

Anthropic’s free masterclass will make you an AI power user. Think you’re good at using AI? Anthropic, the company behind Claude, just released a free, 12-lesson course called AI Fluency Read full article: bit.ly/3ZyhiJi[%E2%...

50 Years of Technology! Bill Strider and the IBM 3270 block-oriented display and printer terminal. These iconic machines were essential for connecting with IBM mainframes back in 1971! #wvnet #TBT

A Researcher Figured Out How to Reveal Any Phone Number Linked to a Google Account Phone numbers are a goldmine for SIM swappers. A researcher found how to get this precious piece of information through a clever brute-force attack. Read more: www.wired.com/story/a-rese...

#wvnet #highereducationday

Join hundreds of educational professionals for networking, cutting-edge presentations, and career changing opportunities. SAVE $200 on 2 day conference pass! wvstc.com/ #wvstc2025

The staff at WVNET have been busy. Checkout our newsletter and see what we've been up to! wvnet.edu/blog/newslet...

Memorial Day reminds us to pause and honor those who gave everything for our freedom. A day when gratitude feels both deeply personal and universally shared - remembering that our everyday liberties were bought with extraordinary sacrifice.

We are updating our list for historical purposes. Please share and help us get in touch with WVNET Alumni! Submit your information wvnet.edu/wvnet-alumni...

Just a friendly reminder! Visit wvstc.com/... to register #wvstc25

Kudos to our amazing staff for their years of dedication! Thank you all! 👏🎉 #WVNET #YEARSOFSERVICE

Kudos to our amazing staff for their years of dedication! Thank you all! 👏🎉 #WVNET #YEARSOFSERVICE

The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities. To learn more about this topic visit accessibility.day/...

Today we are celebrating Years of Service at WVNET. Kim has worked in Information Technology for over 40 years and at WVNET for 35! Congrats on a job well done. Read more about Kim wvnet.edu/blog/employe...

We've extended our Super Early Bird Registration until May 31st. Register today! wvstc.com/...

A single breached password can allow attackers to infiltrate networks, steal sensitive data, compromise accounts and launch phishing campaigns, potentially leading to severe financial and reputational damage for organizations. Visit www.knowbe4.com/press/knowbe... for more info.

Catch the Super Early Bird 🐦 pricing by submitting your presentation proposal before April 30th! Topics to consider: • Innovative uses of technology in education and government • Success stories from 50 years of educational computing • Emerging trends in EdTech Visit wvstc.com to register.

Visit wvstc.... to lock in the best rate for the 2025 WVSTC. Looking forward to seeing you in the fall! #wvstc202#wvstc2025

Registration begins today! wvstc.... Super Early Bird and Group discounts available now. You won’t want to wait to register. We’d love to see you in October!

SVGs are vector based, rather than pixel-based like PNGs and JPGs. This means the graphic elements can be scaled up without loss of quality - making them perfect for sharing graphics, such as logos and icons, via email. wvnet.edu/blog/technology-tips-and-alerts...

Brightspace Office Hours Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. for virtual office hours. wvnet.edu/services/client-services/bright...

Have questions about Banner or DegreeWorks? Join our office hours on Tuesdays at 11am. wvnet.edu/services/client-services/banner...

[Repost from Marshall University] Marshall University Cyber Experience. April 8th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration will take place in the lobby of the Memorial Student Center, located at 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755. wvnet.edu/blog/technology-tips-and-alerts...

Sharing some good tips for web presentations. wvnet.edu/blog/technology-tips-and-alerts... And don't forget about Web Wednesday. We are here to tackle your questions about web accessibility, WordPress plug-ins, site performance, and more. l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwvne...

The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) was created by the Board of Regents. Its mission was to make computer resources available to all state institutions of higher learning. Today we celebrate 50 years! #WVNET #Celebrating50Years