NOVA Career Services will host an in-person Healthcare Career Fair on Thursday, February 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Medical Education Campus (MEC). During the fair, students will have the opportunity to connect with employers in a range of healthcare specialties, including dentistry, sonography, nursing, physical therapy and more. Students can register … Continued
Building on its popularity in 2023, the Nighthawk Creative Writer’s Nest is now inviting students from all disciplines to join so we can work on writing across the curriculum. This peer-reviewed creative writing group helps improve members’ writing by providing constructive critique and support — without the stress of grades. The Writer’s Nest is an effort … Continued
The application deadline for students to apply to NOVA’s study abroad programs in Scotland and South Korea has been extended to Friday, March 1. Students can apply online using the form linked here. Study Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland: Courses: ITP-270: Programming for Cybersecurity ADJ-297: Special Topics in Comparative Criminology … Continued
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program enables students to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. Nearly 3,000 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year, and we hope some of our NOVA students will be among the … Continued
In celebration of Black History Month, NOVA highlights Milka Tedla. She is a loving mother, a determined NOVA student and a dedicated teacher of very young children. Milka understands the vital role that early childhood educators play in children’s lives. Indeed, a skilled teacher like Milka, who is specially trained to set the foundation for … Continued
Did you know that only 2% of community college students study abroad? NOVA is looking to change that! NOVA Study Abroad is up and running! This summer, NOVA will be running three study abroad programs for students: Film Studies in the Czech Republic International Business in South Korea Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking in Scotland Students … Continued
You may have seen on NOVA’s social media channels or in the Nighthawk News that the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is currently accepting student submissions for its Poet Laureate and Visual Art Luminary Award competition. The March 1 deadline is quickly approaching, and we hope you will encourage your students to apply! Both the … Continued
The VCCS-wide HBCU Virtual Transfer Showcase will be held today, February 15, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Please encourage your students to attend! During this event, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to engage in breakout sessions featuring representatives from the following historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Bowie State University Elizabeth City State … Continued
As you may have heard, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the financial aid process have significantly changed for the 2024–25 aid year following Congress’s passing of the FAFSA Simplification Act. In fact, this is the biggest overhaul of financial aid in more than 40 years! For a summary of the key … Continued
Following a solid start in Fall 2023, the Nighthawk Creative Writer’s Nest is inviting students from all disciplines to join so we can work on writing across the curriculum. This peer-reviewed creative writing group helps improve members’ writing by providing constructive critique and support — without the stress of grades. The Writer’s Nest is an effort … Continued
