Our Nighthawks

Nighthawks Host Esports Spring Kickoff Workshop, Offer a Sense of Belonging

February 15, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The NOVA Esports program opened up the 2024 return to campus with a dynamic Nighthawk kickoff workshop, marking the start of the spring semester of competitive gaming. Over 30 students attended, with team-based exercises, social activities and free-play sessions. These gatherings serve as invaluable opportunities to not only introduce new players to each other but … Continued

HBCU Virtual Transfer Showcase, Feb. 15

February 14, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The VCCS-wide HBCU Virtual Transfer Showcase will be held on Thursday, 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 University … Continued

Student Veteran Receives Scholarship to UVA

February 13, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA’s Office of Military and Veteran Services is proud to announce that student veteran Justin Howard has been selected as a Posse Veterans Scholar and will be attending the University of Virginia (UVA) starting in Fall 2024. The Posse Veterans Program identifies, trains and supports veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who are interested in … Continued

Info Sessions on Google’s Skilled Trades and Readiness (S.T.A.R.) Program

February 13, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

For students considering a career in the construction industry, the next Google S.T.A.R. cohort starts Monday, March 18, at NOVA’s Manassas Campus! S.T.A.R. program participants will discover careers in skilled trades, earn certifications recognized across the construction industry and receive hands-on training, all while being paid for five weeks. And the best part? Those who … Continued

Today at 11: President’s Student Office Hours

February 12, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

President Kress will host her first student office hours of 2024 today, February 12, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to hear directly from the president and to ask her the questions they have been pondering. Direct your students to the Virtual Student Union for the link and password to … Continued

Nominate a Nighthawk for NOVA’s Annual SEAL Awards by Sunday

February 9, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

Each spring, the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement hosts the SEAL Awards to honor our soaring Nighthawks for their excellence and resilience spanning the areas of service, engagement, academics and leadership. Students may be known to demonstrate these notable behaviors formally or informally, on campus or out in their community, and they may be … Continued