Today, we’re celebrating Days 3 and 4 of Open Education Week (March 3-7). This global celebration of accessible, inclusive, high-quality education. Open Education empowers learners and educators by removing barriers to knowledge—barriers like cost or lack of accessibility to resources. Day 3 of Open Ed Week focused on innovating assessment strategies The theme for Day 3 … Continued
NOVA’s Administration of Justice, ADJ-250: Global Security course is pleased to welcome Maureen Moslow-Benway, a distinguished expert in terrorism, counterterrorism, covert action and international development. Join us via Zoom on Thursday, March 27, from 7 – 9:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for students Interested in global law enforcement and a topic of … Continued
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University will host its annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 24. This year, NOVA students are invited to participate! Students that have completed research projects in the past academic year are encouraged to work with a faculty mentor to submit an abstract for consideration. Submissions … Continued
Please join us at the Alexandria Campus (Bisdorf-196) for a panel discussion and presentation on the topic of immigration. Various social science faculty will give brief presentations on the topic from the viewpoint of their respective disciplines. Discussion/Q&A to follow. Tues., March 25, 11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wed., March 26, 9:35 – 10:55 a.m. … Continued
NOVA’s Spring 2025 Commencement will be here before we know it, and we need volunteers to help make it happen! This will be a day we will puff out our chests and watch with pride as our NOVA Nighthawks fly off to make their tremendous mark on the world. Under the direction of Dr. Joel … Continued
We are pleased to announce the return of Leadership for All! Join us for our upcoming session on March 26 from 12-1 p.m. What we’ve got: In response to your valuable input, we will be expanding this series by featuring additional departments from the Finance and Administration office, led by Vice President John Ferrari. Don’t … Continued
Discover NOVA open house events are an exciting opportunity for prospective NOVA students and their families to explore all that our college has to offer. We invite you to join us in welcoming future Nighthawks as they discover what makes NOVA unique. From engaging with faculty and current students to touring our state-of-the-art facilities, attendees … Continued
A classified staff member at the Loudoun Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program. Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must … Continued
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is once again partnering with the National Weather Service to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 10-14. The week is designed to remind and educate on severe weather threats and how to avoid them. Each day, we will cover a different topic: Monday, March 10 Watch vs. Warning Tuesday, … Continued
Crime is skyrocketing! No, crime rates are down! Are murder rates up? According to Statista, “Since the 1990s, the number of murders in the U.S. has decreased significantly.” That’s true: as far as it goes. In 1991, there were 24,700 murders. By 2014, that number had dropped to 14,700. But what often goes unreported is that … Continued
