Northern Virginia Community College

Dr. Belle Wheelan Named Phi Theta Kappa International Honorary Member

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Jackson, Mississippi, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), has been named an International Honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).

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  • Jackson, Mississippi, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), has been named an International Honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
  • The award is not given every year, but only when the Society identifies an individual who has provided extraordinary support to Phi Theta Kappa.
  • In PTKs 104-year history, fewer than 45 International Honorary Members have been named.
  • Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders.

Dr. Shelly Powers to Become NOVA's New Medical Education Provost

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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ANNANDALE, Va., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Shelly Powers has been named Northern Virginia Community College's new Medical Education Campus Provost.

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  • ANNANDALE, Va., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Shelly Powers has been named Northern Virginia Community College's new Medical Education Campus Provost.
  • Powers has more than 30 years of combined experience in the medical sciences and higher education.
  • Powers is an outstanding leader, and I am looking forward to working with her as we grow the impactful health sciences programming here at the Medical Education Campus," said Anne M. Kress, president of NOVA.
  • "I am honored to assume the role of provost for NOVA's Medical Education Campus during this pivotal time," Powers said.

Muscle Maker’s Pokemoto Division Grows Mississippi Market

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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LEAGUE CITY, TEX., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Muscle Maker, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: GRIL) newest subsidiary Pokemoto, today announced it has signed two additional franchise agreements in the Mississippi market.  These two new agreements bring the total of new franchise and development agreements signed by Pokemoto to 27 since November 2021.  These 27 agreements, once opened, along with already opening 6 new Pokemoto locations since the chain was acquired in May 2021, represents a Pokemoto division growth rate of over 250%.  In this same timeframe, Muscle Maker, Inc also signed a 40-unit Muscle Maker Grill restaurant development agreement in Saudi Arabia fueling the company’s international pipeline.

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  • Signs new franchise agreements in Jackson MS market; fueling chain expansion over 250%
    LEAGUE CITY, TEX., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Muscle Maker, Inc.s(Nasdaq: GRIL )newest subsidiary Pokemoto ,today announced it has signed two additional franchise agreements in the Mississippi market.
  • The two new Mississippi franchise agreements will be located in the Jackson, Mississippi market.
  • The two Jackson locations will complement the upcoming Oxford, Mississippi location in growing brand awareness in the state of Mississippi.
  • The Oxford Pokemoto is currently under construction with plans to open this spring and will serve a market with a heavy collegiate presence from the University of Mississippi and Northwestern Community College.

Muscle Maker, Inc. Posts Another Triple Digit Revenue Increase in Q3, Improving Financial Results

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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League City, Texas, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL), the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Pokemoto and Superfit Foods, today announced the posting of its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 15th for the 13-week period ending September 30, 2021.  

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  • Michael Roper, CEO of Muscle Maker, Inc., commented, The recently posted 3rd Quarter net loss narrowed to ($433K) which is the best performing quarter since our IPO.
  • Roper continued, We are very excited to finally be able to fully execute against our growth strategy.
  • We had our IPO in February 2020 and immediately rolled into full Covid lockdowns and quarantines.
  • While we are not fully removed from Covid and its impact, we have been able to focus more on our growth strategy.

Ancora Corporate Training to Manage CDL Training Program at Northern Virginia Community College

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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ANNANDALE, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) will manage the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest public institution in Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation.

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  • ANNANDALE, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) will manage the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest public institution in Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation.
  • VCCS selected Ancora during a competitive bidding process designed to identify the most qualified vendors to provide CDL training for its member schools.
  • Based in Arlington, Texas, Ancora Corporate Training is quickly becoming a notable player in the corporate training marketplace.
  • Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America's largest community colleges.

NOVA Awarded $1.3 Million for AANAPI-Serving Institutions

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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NOVA, a Minority-Serving Institution, is one of only 13 institutions of higher learning to receive this award in 2021.

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  • NOVA, a Minority-Serving Institution, is one of only 13 institutions of higher learning to receive this award in 2021.
  • "Excellence in instruction and equity in opportunity are core tenets of our work at NOVA and we are proud to announce a new way to support our AANAPI students," said Anne M. Kress, president of NOVA.
  • Through the APPEAL program, NOVA will provide low-income AANAPI students with transformative learning experiences that utilize high-impact practices and culturally responsive pedagogy to improve student success.
  • NOVA congratulates the other recipient institutions of this prestigious grant:

NWFCU Foundation Donates $20K to Northern Virginia Community College’s Student Support Programs

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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The Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation , the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union , awarded $20,000 in grants to Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) for their student support programs.

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  • The Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation , the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union , awarded $20,000 in grants to Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) for their student support programs.
  • The grants will go towards NOVAs Lifeline and Helping Hands programs, which are emergency relief funds for students of NOVA.
  • We would like to thank our many generous donors, whose contributions to the NWFCU Foundation enable us to aid many schools, including Northern Virginia Community College and their student support programs, said President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union and Chairman of the NWFCU Foundation, Jeff Bentley.
  • The NWFCU Foundation was established in 2004 to promote and manage Northwest Federal Credit Unions philanthropic activities.

College Innovation Network Doubles Membership with New Cohort of Institutions

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Innovation Network (CIN) today announced the second cohort of higher education institutions that have joined the growingnetwork:Arizona Western College,Bennett College (North Carolina),Capella University (Minnesota),Cuyahoga Community College (Ohio), Northern Virginia Community College, Richmond Community College (North Carolina),andRivet School (California).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Innovation Network (CIN) today announced the second cohort of higher education institutions that have joined the growingnetwork:Arizona Western College,Bennett College (North Carolina),Capella University (Minnesota),Cuyahoga Community College (Ohio), Northern Virginia Community College, Richmond Community College (North Carolina),andRivet School (California).
  • The new CIN members convened in July along with the founding members to participate in thenetworks Annual Network Needs Assessment (ANNA) convening.
  • The convening took place virtually over two days with leaders fromCIN institutions working collaboratively toidentifypriorities for the upcoming year.
  • The College Innovation Network(CIN), part of WGU Labs, is a program that supports a network of higher education institutionsbymore effectively identifying, implementing, and evaluatingEdTech solutions.

NOVA's New Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer Unveils His Priorities for the College

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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ANNANDALE, Va., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Eun-Woo Chang joined NOVA this summer as VP of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer.

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  • ANNANDALE, Va., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Eun-Woo Chang joined NOVA this summer as VP of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer.
  • Having gotten the lay of the land, he has now released his priorities for the college: to implement innovation, diversity and inclusivity into all facets of academic planning.
  • He previously served in academic leadership at Ashland University and Mercer County Community College.
  • This college has always been a great incubator for inclusive education, and I want to encourage innovation," said Chang.

Pokemoto Continues Rapid Growth - Opens Four New College Locations

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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LEAGUE CITY, TEX., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pokemoto, a growing Hawaiian poke bowl concept and subsidiary of Muscle Maker Inc (Nasdaq: GRIL) today announced that it has opened as the exclusive food and meal provider at four new locations along with two coffee shops on campuses at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). The NightHawk Cafés will offer various grab and go menu items, coffee, breakfast, a snack on the run, or dine-in options with a poke bowl, burrito, or salad.

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  • The four new Pokemoto NOVA locations at Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas and Woodbridge will continue Muscle Maker s non-traditional growth strategy and key demographic of the Millennial and Gen-Z crowds while increasing the Pokemoto brands overall footprint by 29%.
  • All locations also accept any card payment including the Colleges NOVACard (via physical card or app).
  • Keeping on par with digital trends, guests can sign up for Pokemoto Text Rewards to receive discounts, offers and news about new menu items from Pokemoto.
  • Our team is always identifying and visiting store-front and non-traditional locations throughout the northeast and will be announcing new locations when commitments are made.