The Jean Braden Center for Student Success initiated the Retention Project at the NOVA Alexandria campus.
The project aims to provide better support to students, and it involves pairing them with a NOVA faculty or staff member who serves as their mentor.
06/12/2026
Want to build your AI skills this summer? Join NOVA Online’s six-part AI Literacy Essentials for Students series and learn how to use AI ethically and responsibly in your classes and future career.
• Free and self-paced
• 15 minutes per session
• Learn about AI ethics, privacy, bias, and fairness
• Gain in-demand skills valued by employers
🔗 Get started on StudentLingo today: https://bit.ly/4elPTkc
05/08/2026
: Canvas is now operational online and on the app. Check email this afternoon for guidance on completing assignments and finals.
05/05/2026
Today is the day! Destress with Ranger 🐾
⭐ May the Fourth Be With You!
Tomorrow is De-Stress Fest—your chance to relax, recharge, and power up before finals 🌿✨
Come take a break with us and feel the calm in the force before the big week ahead!
04/28/2026
🦸♂️ Happy National Superhero Day!
Shoutout to our K9 officers—our everyday heroes who help keep our campus calm and supported 🐾💙
De-Stress Fest is ONE WEEK away (May 5)!
Officer Fiji can’t make it, but K9 Officer Ranger will be there 🐶✨
We hope to see you there!
04/23/2026
Share your story!
Class of 2026: Congratulations on graduating from ! 🎓 We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you this spring.
We want to hear what’s next. Take the First Destination Survey and share your plans, whether that’s a job, further education or exploring opportunities.
➡️ Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4vJw52a
It’s quick and easy, and your responses help support future students.
04/20/2026
NOVA's Commencement countdown is underway! Don't forget to order your regalia!
🎓 Graduation is coming up!
Don’t miss your chance to order your cap & gown—check the deadlines and important dates.
Purchase online or at any NOVA Bookstore and order early to stay on track for your big day!
04/07/2026
Fall registration has begun! Have you signed up for your classes yet?
📢 Registration for fall is now open!
Get help with advising, financial aid, and more to build your perfect schedule. Plus, don’t forget: you can register for summer classes, too.
➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/3upfxkO
04/02/2026
Get ready for fall!
📢 Hey, Nighthawks! Fall 2026 enrollment opens Monday, April 6 at 7 a.m.!
Need help? We're here for you.
• Virtual support is available from 7 to 8:30 a.m.
• In-person support starts at 8:30 a.m.
Get help with advising, financial aid, scheduling, and more. Look for links to virtual support in your inbox on Saturday.
➡️ Register for classes: https://bit.ly/3upfxkO
03/29/2026
Way to go Natan!
Keep eLearning weird If you've experienced a workplace printer malfunction or become a little too irritated when a coworker didn’t return a stapler, scenes from the 1999 movie “Office Space” likely flashed through your mind. The snarky classic, shot in Austin, Texas, by writer and director Mike Judge left an indel...
03/19/2026
is honored to receive the inaugural SACSCOC Torch Award for Post-College Success.
This recognition highlights institutions where graduates thrive financially and professionally. NOVA was recognized for strong graduate earnings, economic mobility and responsible student borrowing.
"This award reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that a NOVA education is transformational for our students," said NOVA President Anne M. Kress.
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3NsPcwb
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
