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Published March 13, 2025 at 1:45PM

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has introduced NOVAnext, a comprehensive initiative to assist recently unemployed federal workers and contractors in transitioning to new careers.

“Many talented Northern Virginians are facing sudden, unexpected changes in their professional lives. As the community’s college, NOVA is focused on advancing opportunity, and the current moment has made our mission ever more important. We are honored to play a role in connecting residents across the region to their next steps, helping to build brighter futures,” said NOVA President Anne M. Kress.

Breaking News

Code Purple: Northern Virginia Community College Shifts to Online-Only Classes for January 6

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 5, 2025 at 4:34PM

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest community college in Virginia and one of the largest in the nation, has declared a “Code Purple” for Monday, January 6, 2025. All classes and services will be conducted online, with no in-person operations at any of the college’s six campuses or satellite centers.

The announcement, made on X, formerly known as Twitter, stated, “All #NOVA campuses are operating virtually. Classes and services are online only.” The move impacts more than 70,000 students enrolled across the college’s campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge.

News

NOVA Faculty Say President’s Actions Are Harming Students

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 22, 2024 at 11:00AM

Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

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Prince William

Dual Credit Program Coming to Prince William County Schools

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 21, 2024 at 11:00AM

Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge Campus

Inside NOVA: “Some Prince William County students will soon be able to earn college credits at Northern Virginia Community College after the launch of the Collegiate High School program.

The program allows high school students to take college courses on NOVA’s college campus and earn credits while completing their high school education, according to a Prince William school system news release.”

Breaking News

Breaking: ‘Likely’ Body Found at Woodbridge NOVA Campus

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 3:54PM

Police have found what appears to be a body floating in a lake at the Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

“We are awaiting additional [information] to confirm, but it is most likely a person,” said Prince William police spokeswoman Renee Carr. “There is no public safety threat and no immediate indication of foul play.”

Breaking News

Updated: 2 dead after stabbing, officer-involved shooting

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2024 at 5:24PM | Updated February 14, 2024 at 7:15AM

Updated: One of the victims involved in the initial stabbing altercation with the suspect has died. All parties involved in the incident were adult males. The surviving victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. A knife was recovered at the scene. The identities of the deceased will be released pending notifications of their next-of-kin, police said.

Original post: Prince William County Police responded to a reported stabbing incident at an apprenticeship training center on Infantry Ridge Road, near Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus, on February 13 at 3:23 p.m.

Schools

Manassas Lifelong Learning Institute announces 2024 schedule

By Amelia Breeden

Published December 13, 2023 at 8:41AM

Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus: “The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) offers a range of classes, discussion groups, a book club, weekly lunch bunch, monthly game sessions, and other social and educational events.”

“LLI is a non-profit, member-run organization founded in 2003. Our purpose is to provide a wide variety of affordable, informative, and fun educational and social opportunities in a friendly atmosphere for adults ages 50 and over.”

News

Virginia community colleges approve tuition hikes

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 27, 2023 at 9:05AM

Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

Tuition is increasing at Virginia community colleges for the first time in five years due to a unanimous decision from the State Board of Community Colleges.

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Originals

OmniRide expanding Saturday service to western Prince William County

By Sarah Romero

Published July 19, 2023 at 7:56PM | Updated July 20, 2023 at 11:58AM

On Saturdays, OmniRide will expand its local bus and transit services in western Prince William County.

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Schools

Manassas partners with NOVA, to fund technical training, professional certifications for residents

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 12, 2023 at 9:00AM

Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

“Our innovative program raises awareness about the advantages of skills training and eliminates cost as a barrier to getting it,” said Patrick Small, Economic Development Director for the City of Manassas. “We have high-tech, high-wage jobs open with world-class employers in our community that don’t require college degrees,” he added. “We want our residents to get our jobs and are investing local resources to make that happen.”