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West Virginia Network (WVNET)
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WVNET is a centralized educational technology resource for the State of West Virginia.
West Virginia Network wishes you a Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Happy Holidays from your WVNET team!
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from WVNET!
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
August 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Always at the forefront of innovation, we are committed to providing our customers with the latest technologies and advancements!
#wvnet50
#wvstc
August 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Time is running out for Early Bird pricing for the WVSTC. Register today and save!
#wvstc25
July 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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
July 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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/
July 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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
July 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Join hundreds of educational professionals for networking, cutting-edge presentations, and career changing opportunities.
Visit wvstc.com/ to register today!
July 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
WVNET will be closed July 3&4 in recognition of Independence Day
www.archives.gov/founding-doc...
July 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"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
July 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
June 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The sun doesn't always shine in West Virginia, but the people do.
John F. Kennedy
#WVDAY
#WVNET
June 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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...
June 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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
June 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
June 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Join hundreds of educational professionals for networking, cutting-edge presentations, and career changing opportunities.
SAVE $200 on 2 day conference pass!
wvstc.com/
#wvstc2025
May 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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.
May 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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...
May 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Just a friendly reminder!
Visit wvstc.com/... to register
#wvstc25
May 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Kudos to our amazing staff for their years of dedication! Thank you all! 👏🎉
#WVNET
#YEARSOFSERVICE
May 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Kudos to our amazing staff for their years of dedication! Thank you all! 👏🎉
#WVNET
#YEARSOFSERVICE
May 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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/...
May 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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...
May 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM