NOVA Daily Flyer

March 31, 2025

Our Nighthawks

Esports wins another tournament

The NOVA Esports League of Legends team was invited to compete in the GMU Esports’ inaugural Bloom Esports Tournament. The Nighthawks came out strong on day one, securing a dominant win over Northeastern, followed by a pivotal victory against George Mason that sealed their spot in the finals. By the end of the day, they … Continued

NOVA Esports: Empowering Women in Gaming

NOVA Esports continues to grow and excel across all areas—fostering community, boosting engagement and enhancing the overall experience. Our women’s esports team has been thriving, showcasing exceptional dedication both in competition and academics. Currently, our Nighthawks are 4-1, and rank in the top eight for women’s Valorant in college esports. With success comes influence, and … Continued

General NOVA News

2025-2026 Financial Aid Video Playlist

NOVA’s 2025-2026 financial aid playlist has been updated.   What’s in the playlist? In under 15 minutes, students can watch this playlist of seven short videos to learn about the types of financial aid, how to apply, how to check their status and available resources.  Share it with students: This playlist is included in the … Continued

Final Day: ISSC Testing Center Survey

The Instructional and Student Services Committee (ISSC) Testing Center Subcommittee is reaching out to all individuals who teach. We would like your feedback on changes that have occurred over the past year in our campus testing centers. Who we need: We’re specifically interested in instructor feedback and opinions regarding NOVA Online in-person testing. Please take … Continued

Faculty & Staff Highlights

Nominations for college standing committees due April 4

We are seeking members of the college’s standing committees. Nominate yourself to serve on any of these committees or nominate someone else, but please get their permission first before nominating others. What do standing committees do? College standing committees have been created by college leaders and are run by members of the Administrative Council. In the … Continued

Events

Getting to the point in a busy world, April 3

Learn how to communicate with clarity. Have you ever wondered how the best speakers learn how to share their ideas in a meaningful way and in a short amount of time? The NOVA Mandel Grant Program and the CST Marketing Committee will host a webinar designed to help career launchers with a key professional communication … Continued

Climate, Chaos and Keats with Nicole Tong, April 1

In honor of National Poetry Month, Dean Nicole Tong will discuss how poets are uniquely equipped to wonder in meaningful ways in eras of uncertainty. Her talk, titled “Climate, Chaos and Keats: Poetry in Eras of Uncertainty” will look at poems by Lucille Clifton, John Keats, Ada Limon, Patricia Smith and others that respond to … Continued

Reimaging multicultural engagement in the era of fentanyl, April 7

Join us on Monday, April 7 at 3 p.m. for Reimagining Multicultural Engagement in the Era of Fentanyl. We will welcome Song for Charlie’s Gina Malagold to NOVA! In this informative virtual session, she will discuss La Nueva Drug Talk, share data on the opioid epidemic’s effects on Hispanic populations and provide best practices for … Continued

SPARK event on student success, Loudoun Campus, April 4

Through the generous sponsorship of NOVA Professors Emeriti Reva A. Savkar and Robert C. Loser, we are pleased to invite you to NOVA’s first annual SPARK event. Three faculty and staff finalists will present their innovative ideas to enhance student success. In the spirit of NOVA, we encourage everyone to attend as we celebrate our … Continued

NOVA business discipline alumni panel, April 10

The NOVA collegewide business discipline will honor 12 distinguished alumni with a panel discussion and networking event on Thursday, April 10, from 6-8 p.m. on the Loudoun Campus (HEC-203). Pizza will be provided. Faculty, staff, admin, family, friends, and our community are all invited. Our 2025 honorees are: Jonathan Falcone, Madeen Mograbi, Ricardo Arias, Caprelle … Continued

Training on 2025-2026 NOVA Catalog Updates, April 4

The Office of Academic Affairs will present updates to the 2025-2026 NOVA Catalog and other academic updates, including new and discontinued programs, policy updates and reminders, new credit for prior learning opportunities and updates on NOVA honors and study abroad. The training (graciously hosted by the NOVA Office of Academic Planning and Advising) will be … Continued

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