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NOVA Recognized in DoE Report on Increasing Diversity in Higher Ed.

White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and college and university leaders met Thursday, September 28th for an event highlighting the release of the Department of Education’s report, “Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education.” The report bolsters the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing diversity and opportunity in higher education. NOVA was the only community college represented in this important discussion.

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Gilman Scholarship Winner Thrilled at Opportunity to Study Abroad 

Gilman Scholarship Winner Thrilled at Opportunity to Study Abroad 

Muhanad Osman is the first in his family to attend college in the United States. A recent Gilman Scholarship winner, he has wanted to study abroad since he was a child. He looked for study abroad opportunities in high school but figured there would be more flexibility in college.

March 15, 2024

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National Foreign Language Week Spotlight: Professor Dali Tan 

National Foreign Language Week Spotlight: Professor Dali Tan 

In this week’s Friday Feature, Dali Tan, a native of Shenyang, China, discusses how her background has shaped her professional journey. Read on to learn how Professor Tan’s experiences have brought her full circle, and be sure to watch her Instagram Reel, too!  

March 8, 2024

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Hannah Choi, a First-Generation Advance Alumna 

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Hannah Choi, a First-Generation ADVANCE Alumna 

Hannah Choi, a NOVA alum and current student at George Mason University, was inspired to work with students with disabilities because of her passion for advancing postsecondary educational opportunities. She graduated from the ADVANCE program, a transfer partnership between NOVA and GMU.

March 1, 2024

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Retired U.S. Army General David Petraeus Speaks at NOVA to Benefit Student Success Fund

On Jan. 25, retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus spoke before a sold-out crowd of more than 150 attendees, including NOVA veteran and military-affiliated students, to raise critical funds for the NOVA Educational Foundation’s Student Success Fund.

February 12, 2024

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NOVA and Northern Virginia Chamber Launch 3rd Annual Workforce Index

NOVA is excited to be designated as a 2023 Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities.

February 9, 2024

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NOVA Recognized in DoE Report on Increasing Diversity in Higher Ed.

White House Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and college and university leaders met Thursday, September 28th for an event highlighting the release of the Department of Education’s report, “Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education.” The report bolsters the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing diversity and opportunity in higher education. NOVA was the only community college represented in this important discussion.

October 25, 2023

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