Catch up on the latest updates, technology initiatives, upcoming events, service enhancements, and highlights from across WVNET. From infrastructure improvements to team updates and statewide collaboration, there’s a lot happening this season.
🍎 Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week!
This week, we recognize the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and shape the future every single day.
Thank you for everything you do to support, encourage, and empower students to succeed. 📚✨
🔐 Happy World Password Day!
Your password is the first line of defense for your digital life—make it count. Today’s the perfect reminder to:
✔️ Use strong, unique passwords for every account
✔️ Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA)
✔️ Consider using a password manager
Happy National Pet Day! 🐾 Today is all about celebrating the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy our pets bring into our lives every single day. Take a moment today to spoil your pet a little extra—maybe a new toy, a long walk, or just some extra cuddles.
Today we celebrate the heart of our organization — our incredible team. 💙
Thank you for your hard work, your positive spirit, and the unique talents you bring to the table. We are truly grateful for everything you do.
Happy Employee Appreciation Day!
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: https://t.co/OUhZCC64xA
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.
https://t.co/rUD5B5oCiF
Over the summer, WVNET worked diligently to enhance the digital infrastructure by incorporating new equipment and faster connectivity to our network.
Read More our Summer 2025 Newsletter: https://t.co/NpOBDEgbqL
We’re excited to share that all exhibitor slots have been sold out! If you missed out on a standard booth or would like to upgrade, our sponsorship packages provide exceptional value with benefits. https://t.co/PZzV6LwwDz
We are delighted to announce that the 2025 WVSTC is able to offer attendees CEUs in Education and Business through our partners at West Liberty University. More information on https://t.co/L2Yf5KVPyH
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.
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