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Career Services Workshops for Students, Dec. 7 and 12

December 4, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA’s Business Engagement and Career Services team offers many workshops to help students prepare for the next chapter — finding that fulfilling, family-sustaining job after graduation. Here are two virtual workshops coming up in December. Please share these with your students to help them get a jump on the search: Effective Resume Writing: Thursday, December … Continued

The Powerful and Transformative Impact of Scholarships

November 28, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

This is National Scholarship Month, and as NOVA closes out November, we spotlight a wonderful story demonstrating the importance of scholarships and how they change lives. NOVA nursing student Menuka Puri knows how important it is to share her story. “I believe it’s a great opportunity to highlight the impact of scholarships on students’ lives … Continued

Student Webinars for Career Development Month Continue Today at 1

November 17, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

What better time of year for students to focus on their career than National Career Development Month? During the month of November, students can join NOVA’s Business Engagement and Career Services team for a month of career-related events, presentations and advice to support their career development. Take a look at some of our upcoming events … Continued

Emma Howard Is a Proud Second-Generation Nighthawk

November 17, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Emma Howard grew up in Northern Virginia. She is excited to attend NOVA and is not the first member of her family to be a Nighthawk. Emma would also tell you that one NOVA class had a profound impact on her and it wasn’t just the class itself that made such a big difference for her. … Continued

November Student Office Hours Recording Available

November 16, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

The recording for the President’s Student Office Hours, held Tuesday, November 14, is now available. If you have students who would be interested, or if you want to catch up on the conversation, visit, Dr. Kress’ Student Office Hour Zoom Meeting using passcode: 83m=n0M0 Submitted by: Kathy Thompson, Communications, KAThompson@nvcc.edu

Out Shopping? Pick Up a Few Things for the Pantry: Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, This Week!

November 15, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

As we look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, NOVA’s Nighthawk Nest campus pantries are accepting donations during the Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, this week, November 13 through November 17. Each campus pantry will collect traditional Thanksgiving food items to help those experiencing food insecurity, especially at this time of year. Students who regularly visit our … Continued