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Hello, Google recently released critical security updates to the Chrome browser. ITSS is in the process of updating all onsite equipment, but we need your assistance to ensure remote NVCC laptops are up to date. To ensure the security of the College’s network and data, please take a few minutes to update your NVCC-issued equipment by following the directions outlined in this email. We recommend that you periodically update your Google Chrome browser to ensure you have the latest...

NOVA’s Foundation’s Fundraising Celebration Looks to ‘Empower Bright Futures’

The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation (NOVA Foundation) hosted its 24th annual fundraising event on Nov. 12. The event was held virtually this year and is an important vehicle to build awareness of the work of the Foundation. Contributions made through the event support programs and services for NOVA students. It highlighted the tremendous impact of NOVA on the lives of its students...

Effective December 1, 2020, in alignment with VCCS Security Policies, all VPN connections will require multifactor authentication (MFA). VPN MFA will leverage the same Microsoft MFA process that everyone is now familiar with when accessing any Microsoft Office 365 services. Starting on December 1, 2020, when a user attempts to connect to GlobalProtect VPN, they will receive a MFA prompt after entering their credentials. The MFA prompt is based on the same preferred notification method...

Hello, Google recently released critical security updates to the Chrome browser. ITSS is in the process of updating all onsite equipment, but we need your assistance to ensure remote NVCC laptops are up to date. To ensure the security of the College’s network and data, please take a few minutes to update your NVCC-issued equipment by following the directions outlined in this email. We recommend that you periodically update your Google Chrome browser to ensure you have the latest...

VCCS has resolved the issues affecting the VCCS Admin portal. The system is in working order. IT Help Desk Tel: 703-426-4141 Email: ithelpdesk@nvcc.edu Web: https://www.nvcc.edu/ithd/

We are experiencing a service interruption with the VCCS Admin portal. As a result, the IT Help Desk is unable to send passwords via text or email for MyNOVA accounts. Self-service password reset options may be affected as well. VCCS has been notified. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. IT Help Desk Tel: 703-426-4141 Email: ithelpdesk@nvcc.edu Web: https://www.nvcc.edu/ithd/

VCCS Network Engineers will be conducting network maintenance on the VCCS Internet service beginning Thursday, November 12 at 12 AM. No Interruption is expected during this time. IT Help Desk Tel: 703-426-4141 Email: ithelpdesk@nvcc.edu Web: https://www.nvcc.edu/ithd/

Effective December 1, 2020, in alignment with VCCS Security Policies, all VPN connections will require multifactor authentication (MFA). VPN MFA will leverage the same Microsoft MFA process that everyone is now familiar with when accessing any Microsoft Office 365 services. Starting on December 1, 2020, when a user attempts to connect to GlobalProtect VPN, they will receive a MFA prompt after entering their credentials. The MFA prompt is based on the same preferred notification method...

Effective December 1, 2020, in alignment with VCCS Security Policies, all VPN connections will require multifactor authentication (MFA). VPN MFA will leverage the same Microsoft MFA process that everyone is now familiar with when accessing any Microsoft Office 365 services. Starting on December 1, 2020, when a user attempts to connect to GlobalProtect VPN, they will receive an MFA prompt after entering their credentials. The MFA prompt is based on the same preferred notification...

Governor Ralph Northam has recently announced the ‘Re-Employing Virginians’ (REV) initiative to offer funding for training to unemployed Virginians, which then gives Virginia’s Community Colleges $27 million to help current and future students cover the costs of tuition and fees in fields that will lead to careers in their community. NOVA's allocation from the new REV initiative is $5.8M; which will provide first-dollar tuition-only scholarships to eligible individuals who enroll in NOVA's...