Dr. Semmler has made a profound impact during his long career teaching mathematics at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). He has lived modestly, with no frills - no phone, no internet, no vacations, no new car while living in a small apartment and working several part-time jobs in addition to his full-time teaching position, because he would rather use his income to help change the lives of his students.

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) welcomes the local veteran community to Military Appreciation, Career and Resource Fair on November 6, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Woodbridge Campus. The event will honor active duty and veteran service members and their families and connect them with valuable career and support resources.

Northern Virginia Community College is launching National Writing Day on November 2, 2018, at the Annandale Campus. The inaugural event will emphasize the importance of writing, education, and communication and is open to students, faculty, and staff. It will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NOVA Annandale Campus, Ernst Center, CE Forum.