The Virginia Press Association holds one of the largest news contests in the nation, annually attracting more than 5,000 entries.

Bronagh Crosse, from the University of Dundee in Scotland, visited with Dr. Jimmie McClellan at the Alexandria campus on March 19.

On March 23 in the Schlesinger Concert Hall at Alexandria campus, Martina Green won the college division of NOVA Idol with her performance of “Home” by Stephanie Mills. The winner of the high school division was Joao Versos with his performance of “Purple Rain” by Prince.

As adults getting an education, NOVA students come in a variety of ages and many have or are starting families. In order to serve these students, the new Office of Pregnant and Parenting Student Support (OPPSS), which is based in the Medical Campus in Springfield, will begin making visits to the other five NOVA campuses.

Another robbery occurred near the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College and ended with the suspects apparently fleeing behind the college’s Tyler Building.

The Northern Virginia Community College men’s lacrosse team begins its 2012 season on March 4 with a new coach.

As part of NOVA Police Department’s continuing efforts to ensure safety and security on the campuses of Northern Virginia Community College, a women’s self-defense training class will be offered to the NOVA community and their female family members free of charge.

A second robbery in a week on the Alexandria campus left students and faculty on high alert.

Ever wonder how households with many visitors, most unexpected due to lack of advanced communication, cooked for more people than one typically sees at Thanksgiving dinner without a refrigerator, microwave or running water?

Another successful round of NOVA Days at Northern Virginia Community College.