The Office of Academic Planning and Advising is excited to shine a spotlight on our dedicated Academic Advisors. These individuals play a pivotal role in the success and retention of NOVA students, guiding them through their academic journeys with expertise and care. Our advisors are committed to fostering student success and retention at NOVA. Whether … Continued
Join us this Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. for an engaging webinar that highlights emotionally intelligent communication. Emotionally intelligent communication is the ability to express yourself clearly, listen actively and respond with empathy while managing emotions—both yours and others. In this professional development session, you’ll gain practical strategies to enhance your communication skills by … Continued
NOVA Nighthawks, whether you are a student, faculty member or staff, you can review all the amazing events we are sponsoring for Black History Month. More importantly, you have the opportunity to get involved and can take part in the many programs being offered at all our campus locations. Review our full calendar of programs, … Continued
We need your help to spread the word about Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities at NOVA! Many students may not be aware that they can earn college credit for their prior learning experiences, including standardized exams, industry certifications, military training and work experience. Attached is a CPL flyer, which we encourage you to post … Continued
As we observe Heart Health Month, let’s take meaningful steps toward keeping our hearts strong. Movement is one of the most effective ways to support cardiovascular health, and this Monday, we encourage you to take that first step—literally. Consider joining your colleagues for the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Walk With Ease Challenge. Your heart … Continued
The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia (LLI/NOVA), affiliated with NOVA’s Annandale Campus, is a non-profit, member-run organization offering stimulating educational and cultural pursuits to adults aged 50 and over. LLI/NOVA provides members with more than 100 virtual and in-person classes year-round, informal special interest groups, monthly speaker forums, social events and the opportunity for … Continued
The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) will be upgrading the Commonwealth’s procurement system (eVA) over a weekend beginning Friday, February 21, 2025. The upgrade will focus primarily on back-end functional enhancements and minor user interface changes. Currently, the implementation timing is as follows: Date Time Activity Feb. 21 3 p.m. End Users EXIT the … Continued
Inclusion is one of NOVAs Core Values. Come celebrate Black History Month with a historical re-enactment of Frederick Douglass’ life. Nathan Richardson will play the part of Frederick Douglass, providing a historical background of Douglass’ life and a contextualized speech. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the session. If … Continued
Want to bring your course concepts to life? Meet Lucid, the dynamic diagramming tool that’s now part of your Canvas toolkit! In this enlightening session, you’ll see how Lucid transforms abstract ideas into clear, engaging visuals. Whether you need to sketch out complex processes, create collaborative brainstorming spaces, or design interactive assignments, Lucid has you … Continued
The Manassas Campus Fab Lab’s Design Incubator program is recruiting for its third cohort of student fellows! This National Science Foundation-sponsored fellowship is for any NOVA student interested in developing their entrepreneurial skills through product design. During this fellowship, students will work in interdisciplinary teams to design and prototype a new product or service. They … Continued
