MEC Full-time faculty member Sherry Basham, MSDH, RDH organized a fundraiser event to bring awareness about diabetes and oral health. The event was held on the National Mall in Washington D.C. on Saturday September 21. The Northern Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Component sponsored an information table as well. First- and second-year dental hygiene students attended the … Continued
Twenty-two NOVA students and employees explored the rocks and trees of Raven Rocks on Friday, September 13, a beautiful and challenging 5.8 mile section of the Appalachian Trail located in Bluemont, Virginia. The foggy morning cleared to a gorgeous view of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nicknamed the “Roller Coaster,” the Raven … Continued
At the start of another school year, we want to provide an easy-reference list of important College social media handles that you and your students can follow. Please sign up and encourage your students to as well. These provide direct access to help students in finding networking opportunities, study and career paths, wellness resources, events, … Continued
Starting the week of August 26, over 100 passionate students descended on the Esports Arena at NOVA’s Annandale Campus, all vying for the honor of representing the Nighthawks in the upcoming fall semester. The program hosted tryouts for its Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends and Valorant teams—and the competition was nothing short of fierce. … Continued
Starting a new semester can be a time of excitement, but it can also bring its fair share of emotional challenges. To help ease this transition, the Office of Military and Veteran Services (OMVS) partnered with Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) to bring comfort, connection and a little extra joy to our students. During PPH’s … Continued
As a reminder, the curriculum of our programs of study are valid for seven years. This means that in some cases, students may need to have their catalog year updated in order to graduate. Students may be placed into any active catalog year in which they were enrolled at NOVA. Please note that it is … Continued
As part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety and student well-being, NOVA is implementing new mandatory training requirements for all students who are new to the college in fall 2024. These changes are in response to recent Virginia legislation, specifically §23.1-808.1, which mandates Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training, and §23.1-808.2, which requires campus … Continued
In an attempt to ensure students have a successful transition to college, NOVA is taking the opportunity to recommit to the practice of requiring students take SDV-100, 101 in their first semester of enrollment. This new policy went into effect August 12, and any new students who enrolled for fall 2024 before that date will … Continued
Blending criminology and science, the Manassas Campus hosted its inaugural Forensic Science Summer Camp from July 8-12. The criminology and science faculty at the Manassas Campus partnered with the Virginia State Police to design a hands-on, educational experience to engage 54 rising 9th to12th graders from across NOVA’s service area, challenging them to solve a … Continued
On Wednesday, June 26, a team from the Washington Passport Agency hosted a “Passport Day” in the Ernst Community Cultural Center gym on the Annandale Campus. At the invitation of U.S. Senator Mark Warner (Va.), more than 300 individuals met one-on-one with State Department officials to review their passport applications and supporting documents. NOVA President … Continued
