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Student-Parent Solange Francis Finds Future After COVID 

As Student-Parent Month comes to a close, NOVA shares the inspiring story of Solange Francis, a returning NOVA student motivated to not only complete her education but also help others access mental health services.

Student-Parent Solange Francis Finds Future After COVID

NOVA Alum Credits Man Up for His Success

Carlton Reid battled a health crisis that kept him from attending middle and high school. During this difficult period, he was being homeschooled and took a class at NOVA. However, things did not go well. Nevertheless, he persevered and returned to NOVA later to pursue college success.

NOVA Alum Credits Man Up for His Success

Returning Nighthawk Transitions from Hospitality to High-Tech 

Switching professions can be daunting, but Daniel Rivera made a promise to reinvent himself and start a new career after working in the hospitality industry for a decade. He had no clue how to get started, what the new career might look like or even how long it would take to make the switch. 

Daniel Rivera

Alumnus, Author, Financial Planner Tells Why He Chose NOVA

Jason Howell is a very proud alumnus, even though he never expected to attend NOVA. He went to W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax for nearly four years but ended up graduating from Osbourn High School in Manassas after his family moved.

Jason Howell is a very proud alumnus, even though he never expected to attend NOVA. He went to W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax for nearly four years but ended up graduating from Osbourn High School in Manassas after his family moved.

Returning NOVA Student Shifts Gears to Enter Data Center Operations

Renee Ibanez worked as a certified dental assistant for 16 years. She recently returned to NOVA to retrain and retool to prepare herself for a career in the exploding field of data center operations. After hearing about NOVA’s Data Center Operations Program from friends, she decided it was the career change she was looking for.

Returning NOVA Student Shifts Gears to Enter Data Center Operations

Nighthawk Finds Purpose at National Park Service 

Today, we’re celebrating a birthday–107 years! In 1916, the National Park Service (NPS) was signed into existence with the National Park Service Act. As we celebrate this day, we also celebrate NOVA Nighthawk and spring 2023 grad Anthony DeJesus, an NPS employee who took his career to the next level earning an AAS in Biology from NOVA.

Nighthawk Finds Purpose at National Park Service 

Not a Straight Shot but a Steady Path to His Future Career

A co-worker once told Daniel Harwood that he was too smart to waste his time working at a restaurant. Already knowing that was not his calling, Daniel decided it was time to switch careers and went to work at a bank. After working at the bank for a considerable time, Daniel felt unfulfilled in his career.

Not a Straight Shot but a Steady Path to His Future Career

Heavy Metal Band Helps NOVA Student Kick-Start His IT Career

David Proakis is grateful for the band Metallica! It's not that he knows any of the band members, but it was through the band's foundation, All Within My Hands, that he got the financial support he needed to pursue an Information Technology class at NOVA.

Heavy Metal Band Helps NOVA Student Kick-Start His IT Career

NOVA Reignites Student’s Passion to Learn

Samar Rafiqzad is a first-year NOVA student with a passion for advocacy work. She is helping others understand what sexual violence is and how to prevent it.

NOVA Reignites Student’s Passion to Learn

NOVA Alum Turns Hobby into Career

Sean Michael Shuman found himself as a caregiver for an ill family member after wrapping up his studies at NOVA. Even the best of us can be greatly impacted during such difficult times, and Sean was no exception.

NOVA Alum Turns Hobby into Career

New Grad Changes Course After NOVA Reignites Her Passion for STEM 

Sadia Jahir Annona, a recent NOVA graduate, was the last student to walk across the stage at NOVA’s May 15 commencement. Sadia is the consummate over achiever—she was a dedicated student, Gilman Scholar and the voice of students to the College’s administration as student liaison to the College Board. 

New Grad Changes Course After NOVA Reignites Her Passion for STEM 

Nighthawk Finds NOVA Is Best Path to Her Passions: Music and Studying Languages

As far back as Britney Phillips can remember, she could sing! She realized she had a gift after singing in front of people and seeing their reactions. This encouragement from others inspired her to start really focusing on her singing in elementary school, and eventually, she began training with voice coaches.

Nighthawk Finds NOVA Is Best Path to Her Passions: Music and Studying Languages

Federal Education Officials Visit MEC to Learn About NOVA’s Pathways for In-Demand Careers

At the end of May, officers from the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) visited NOVA’s Medical Education Campus for a conversation on skills-first training. Richard Cordray, FSA’s chief operating officer, and his team came to learn about how NOVA is creating an on-going pipeline to fill the region’s in-demand jobs, especially for critical healthcare workers.

Federal Education Officials Visit MEC to Learn About NOVA’s Pathways for In-Demand Careers

Peter Fortin's Winding Way to Success

Peter Fortin is about to finish up at NOVA and transfer with a full-ride scholarship to Williams College in Massachusetts. Things are looking up for him now, but he wasn’t always feeling so optimistic about life. 

Peter Fortin's Winding Way to Success

Caitlin Huynh Used G3/WCG Funding to Serve Her Community as a CCMA 

NOVA continues to celebrate National Nurses Month with CCMA Caitlin Huynh. Through G3 funding, Caitlin received her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training quickly and affordably. Her experience in the classroom has contributed to her confidence and success in a competitive workforce.

Caitlin Huynh Used G3/WCG Funding to Serve Her Community as a CCMA 

Meet the Grads: Hamed Hamed Finds Inspiration in Family

Inspired by the bravery and resilience of his parents, Hamed Hamed has thrived at NOVA and will graduate next week with an A.S. in Engineering. Hamed hopes to apply his love of technology to the healthcare field and discover medical advancements through artificial intelligence.

Meet the Grads: Hamed Hamed Finds Inspiration in Family

Two NOVA Students Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship

Two NOVA Nighthawks, are among 60 national high-achieving community college students selected to receive the 2023 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship aims for it promising Cooke Scholars to complete their undergraduate educations with as little debt as possible.

Two NOVA Students Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship

Meet the Grads: Jim Carlisle, Overcomes So Much So He Can Help Others

In kicking off NOVA’s annual “Meet the Grads” series, NOVA is spotlighting, Jim Carlisle for a video chronicling his achievements. After serving in the military from the ages of 18 to 37, he pursued jobs in logistics management, moved across the country and now is laser focused on continuing his education—to help others by opening a mental wellness center.

Meet the Grad: Jim Carlisle, Overcomes So Much So He Can Help Others

JKCF Semifinalist Laurie Jimenez Earns While She Learns

After leaving her childhood community behind, Laurie found empowerment through her pursuit of higher education. This spring, she will graduate with her second degree from NOVA and proudly recalls her community college experience as “life-changing.”

JKCF Semifinalist Laurie Jimenez Earns While She Learns

Thank You to All for Another Successful Annual ‘Giving Day’

On April 20th, 2023, the NOVA Educational Foundation launched its second annual ‘Giving Day,’ a 24-hour virtual fundraiser in support of NOVA student achievement. Over $53,000 was raised to support student success and meet emerging needs of the college.

Thank You to All for Another Successful Annual ‘Giving Day’

JKCF Semifinalist Sees NOVA as Path to Limitless Potential

Shannon Left uses her eye for the arts to bring a fresh perspective to her many technical pursuits. She has accomplished much during her time at NOVA and will graduate in May with an associate of applied science degree and three career studies certificates.

JKC Semifinalist Sees NOVA as Path to Limitless Potential

Despite Coming to U.S. to Study as Pandemic Hit, Nighthawk Soars!

Stefania came to the States in January 2020, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Moving to a new country all alone is challenging, but the pandemic made it even harder. She admits it was scary when she first arrived, and the shutdown started.

Stefania NOVA student profile photo

Faris Shaheen, Talks Finding a Home at NOVA to Explore Academic Success

Faris Shaheen was still deciding what he wanted to study when he started at NOVA. He absolutely loves anything to do with computers, but he’s afraid if he has a career in computers that, between his passion and his career, he’ll eventually get sick of it and even get nauseous just at the sight of a computer.

NOVA Student Loves Computers, But Not Sure He Wants His Passion To Be His Career

Award-Winning Prof. Christine Schull Talks Advocacy and Her Teaching Journey 

Christine Schull, NOVA professor and SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awardee has been educating students for more than 25 years. She began working in early learning as an undergrad, working in various settings with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Award-Winning Prof. Christine Schull Talks Advocacy and Her Teaching Journey 

A Message of Support for Those Affected by Recent Earthquake in Turkey, Syria

Dear Colleagues,  Northern Virginia Community College expresses sympathy and concern regarding the devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey and the tragic impact on members of our community–particularly our Syrian and Turkish employees and students, those with family and friends in Syria and Turkey, and members of the military and diplomatic services.

A Message of Support for Those Affected by Recent Earthquake in Turkey, Syria

Breaking Down Barriers for Others Who are Deaf

Meet Amanda Zubricki, a powerful and persistent advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing. A registered dental hygienist, speaker and influencer, Amanda was born profoundly deaf and wears hearing aids.

Breaking Down Barriers for Others Who are Deaf
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