NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair
Kress was formally named today during ACE’s business meeting, conducted via a webinar with ACE members, and her term will begin on Oct. 1, 2026
Press Releases
NOVA and Northrop Grumman Foundation Launch Childcare Lifeline for Parenting Students
Northern Virginia Community College has launched the Family Forward Childcare Program, supported by a $250,000 grant to the Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation from the Northrop Grumman Foundation.
NOVA’s 60th Commencement Powers Regional Economy
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) celebrated its 60th commencement Monday, graduating 7,860 students who earned a combined 8,572 credentials.
Workforce Development: NOVA and HITT Foundation Partner to Address Northern Virginia Skilled Trades Shortage
To kick off Construction Safety Week, May 4–8, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and HITT Contracting are announcing a $300,000 gift from HITT to the NOVA Educational Foundation.
NOVA Earns Inaugural SACSCOC Torch Award for Post-College Success
NOVA has been recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with a Torch Award for Post-College Success, honoring institutions that demonstrate leadership in preparing students for strong career outcomes and long-term financial sustainability.
Historic First: NOVA Eligible to Compete for Nation’s Top Community College Honor — The Aspen Prize
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has reached an exciting milestone: it’s one of 200 colleges nationwide eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
NOVA’s Spring 2025 Commencement: Graduates Show Up Big Time!
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) celebrated one of its largest-ever graduating classes at the college’s 59th commencement ceremony on Monday, May 12.
ADVANCE Aspen Playbook2.0
The ADVANCE program, a highly successful transfer partnership between Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and George Mason University, is showcased in the newly released Transfer Playbook 2.0.
NOVA Launches $1 Million Training Opportunity for Recently Unemployed Federal Workers and Contractors
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) today announced the launch of NOVA New Employment, Exploration and Transition (NOVAnext), a comprehensive effort to help recently unemployed federal workers and federal contractors transition to their next careers.
15 Virginia Students Named JKC Scholarship Semifinalists: Majority from NOVA
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKC) has announced its 2025 semifinalists for the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Fifteen students are from Virginia — including nine from NOVA!
Northern Virginia Community College: Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is honored to be a Fulbright Top Producing Institution once again.