Case Study: West Virginia Northern Community College achieves reliable multi‑campus connectivity and expanded distance learning with Comcast Business

Comcast Business Services Helps a Multi-Campus Learning Leader Close the Distance

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC), the region’s largest higher-education institution with more than 3,000 students across three campuses in Wheeling, Weirton and New Martinsville, struggled with unreliable ISP service that disrupted IP video classes, access to learning tools and intercampus collaboration—issues that led to poor classroom experiences and even student withdrawals.

Comcast Business Services implemented Ethernet Private Line and Ethernet Dedicated Internet to link the campuses with high-speed, reliable connections. The solution eliminated connectivity problems, enabled clear simultaneous IP video instruction and class recording, expanded online learning opportunities, supported cloud initiatives and helped the college manage operating costs.

West Virginia Northern Community College

Robert DeFrancis

Dean/Community Relations, West Virginia Northern Community College