We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and compassion. As we embrace this year’s theme of Mission in Action: Advancing Opportunity, Transforming Lives, we reaffirm our commitment to student success, workforce alignment, and meaningful community impact.
Please be advised that NOVA will suspend all operations from 8:00 a.m. to noon during the convocation ceremony, ensuring that all members of our community can attend.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Convocation
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lunch
11:30 a.m. – Noon
Schlesinger Center
Alexandria Campus
4915 East Campus Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Volunteer as a greeter, registration assistant, runner, meal overseer, or clock manager to be a part of the experience!
Alexandria Fine Arts, Room 234
Lunch Location: Alexandria Fine Arts Building Lobby
CE Forum
Lunch Location: CE Gym
Waddell Theater
Lunch Location: Higher Education Center, Room 203
MEC Forum
Watch Party Location: Parrish Hall, Rooms 235/239
Overflow Space: Parrish Hall, Rooms 133/141
Lunch Location: Parrish Hall Lobby, First Floor
WS Lakeside Theater
Lunch Location: WAS Cafe
Note: All Pender and Brault employees will attend convocation at the Schlesinger Center for this annual in-person event.
President
College Board Chair
College Senate Chair
Associate Director for Specialty Programs
Chair, Classified Staff Caucus
Professor of History
NOVA Representative, Chancellor’s Faculty Advisory Committee
Chief of Police
Anne M. Kress, President
Diana Brown, College Board Chair
Ashlie Warnick, College Senate Chair
Reflections
Video presentation: Opportunity Begins Here
Moderator: Abbey Jones
Video presentation: Designing Opportunity Every Day
Moderator: Alicia Tucker
Brian Harris, Chief of Police
Anne M. Kress, President