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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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Sen. Warner Holds Roundtable on Child Care Crisis, Invites NOVA Early Childhood Development Professor
Northern Virginia Community College Early Childhood Development Professor Christine Schull was honored to join a pivotal roundtable discussion addressing the urgent child care crisis in the region alongside U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner, child care providers, parents, local policymakers and a NOVA colleague.
July 18, 2024
MEET THE GRADS: Bianca Watu Finds Community at NOVA, Aims to Give Back
Bianca Watu, a vibrant, 23-year-old psychology major, is a first-generation college student with big dreams and an even bigger heart. While she was born in the United States, her family hails from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
July 11, 2024
Catching up with a Former NOVA Metallica Scholar: What’s Next?
Through the ‘All Within My Hands Foundation’ grant by American band Metallica, former Metallica Scholar Matthew Marquez is now working as an RMA (Registered Medication Aide) at an assisted living facility in McLean.
June 21, 2024
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NOVA Educational Foundation Partners with Yondr to Support Future Data Center and Engineering Tech Industry Professionals
The NOVA Educational Foundation and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) are excited to announce their partnership with Yondr, a leading global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centers.
June 26, 2024
NOVA's Medical Education Campus Celebrates More Than 20 Years of Excellence Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
NOVA’s Medical Education Campus is celebrating 20+ years of excellence. This innovative institution has trained the region’s nurses and healthcare professionals since 2003, making a direct impact on families and the broader community.
May 13, 2024
Two NOVA Students Secure Coveted National Community College Transfer Scholarship
Two NOVA Nighthawks have been chosen as recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s 2024 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. They are among 60 national high-achieving community college students selected to receive this prestigious scholarship out of 459 semifinalists.
May 9, 2024