We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and compassion. As we embrace this year’s theme of Rising Beyond, anticipation fills the air for another journey marked by academic excellence, innovation, and service.
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 18, 2025
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 118
Lunch Location: Alexandria Fine Arts, Room 132
CE Forum
Waddell Theater
Lunch Location: Higher Education Center, Room 203
MEC Forum
Colgan Theater
Lunch Location: Colgan Hall, Room 129
WAS Cafe
Note: All Pender and Brault employees will attend convocation at the Schlesinger Center for this annual in-person event.
NOVA President
NOVA Vice President, Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer
NOVA Vice President, Student Affairs
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Emcee
Anne M. Kress, President
Greetings
College Board Chair
Eun-Woo Chang, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer
Joel Frater, Vice President, Student Affairs
College Senate Chair
Video Presentation
TBD
Opening Remarks
Anne M. Kress, President
Keynote
TBD
Video Presentation
TBD
Lunch 11:30 a.m. – Noon