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Approved Off-Campus Housing for Students

February 28, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

Did you know NOVA has approved housing options available with several reputable and experienced housing service providers?  Students can visit the Off-Campus Housing page for more information. Off-campus housing also has proven experience working with international students and providing additional support onsite tailored to students’ specific needs. They can provide or arrange: furnished apartments with the option … Continued

Students Can Purchase Career Wear at a Discount

February 27, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

The Workforce Career Services team has partnered with JCPenney to host its first annual JCPenney Suit-Up Event on March 29, from 6pm-9pm at both the Springfield Towne Center and Fair Oaks Mall location in Fairfax VA. Students will receive an extra 30% off discounted career related items, get a complimentary suit fitting, free mini Sephora … Continued

NOVA Students at 25th Youth Assembly

February 26, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA students spent Valentine’s weekend at New York University at the Friendship Ambassador’s 25th Annual Youth Assembly. Alex Obioha (AL), Pamela Orozco (AN), Fariha Rahman (AL), and Jashanpreet Warring (AL) joined other youth from over 70 countries to learn about and take action on global issues of peace, human development, and the environment. Students heard from United … Continued

Compton Signs with NOVA

February 25, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

The Northern Virginia Community College hockey team and head coach Barrett Haga have announced the signing of Jennings Compton for the upcoming 2020-21 season.  Compton, a left-handed shooter from Laurens, S.C., played in the Carolina Hockey League and was a part of the Silver Stick Tournament Championship Team. He was also a captain and a … Continued

Lasagna Class at Annandale a Hit with Students

February 21, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

On Monday, February 17, eight culinary students and one NOVA administrator participated in a lasagna making class in the CM kitchen at the Annandale Campus. Students Cole Van de Vijver, Jason Phillips, Mickey Holland, Thurreya Kent, Rick Cazares, Dominique Wahesh, Daniel Gonzalez, and Alexandra Mazea, along with NOVA Program Specialist Jeffrey Sager, spent their Monday … Continued

Nighthawk’s Rugby Starts the Spring Season Strong

February 20, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

Rugby is back in a big way at NOVA! Monday, February 17th was the first practice of the Spring Season and with it, came a lot to be excited about. Rugby is the fastest growing sport in the United States and the D.C. region is a hotbed for high level rugby. Northern Virginia Community College … Continued

SGA Student Represents NOVA on Capitol Hill

February 14, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

On Tuesday, February 11th, Woodbridge Student Government Association (SGA) Student, Hailey Lanford participated on a food insecurity panel as part of the Association of Community Colleges Trustees (ACCT) session on Capitol Hill. U.S. Reps Jimmy Gomez, Norma Torres and Adam Schiff provided introductory remarks. The panelists discussed the prevalence of food insecurity on community college … Continued

Leadership Conference for Students

February 12, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

Faculty and staff, do you know any NOVA Nighthawks who should attend the Circle of Change Leadership Conference? If yes, please tell them the registration deadline this Friday, February 14.  The conference takes place March 20 through 22. During this time, students will develop the leadership and professional skills necessary to attain career success after … Continued

Fairfax County Government and NOVA Milestone Graduation

February 7, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

At the end of 2019, Fairfax County Government in conjunction with Northern Virginia Community College, hosted a milestone celebration at the County Government Center comprised of local government employees who graduated with ‘Business Leadership Certificates’ in Business Management Information Technology and/or Business Management Leader Development — and even others who earned their full A.S. in … Continued