About Greater NOVA

Welcome to the Greater Northern Virgina (GRNOVA) Chapter of Norfolk State University Alumni Association!  Our purpose is to support students with guidance, scholarship, and encouragement.  Your support helps us to uplift our up-and-coming young students matriculating through their majors at our elite Norfolk State University (NSU).
With your membership and support to GRNOVA, we are able to:
  • Assist the University through financial gifts.  
  • Assist the University in recruitment and retention of students, aided by the awarding of scholarships to deserving and needy students.
  • Communicate with alumni and friends in support of the University.
If you are a Northern Virginia NSU Alumna, we would like to extend an invitation of membership to you today. 
VOLUNTEER – We have several great committees and we would love for our alumni to join us.  Contact us to get on our distribution list and join our virtual meetings held the 4th Thursday of each month. 
It is through our strong, passionate and committed members that we are able to have the greatest impact on our mission of supporting students.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering alongside our proud, dedicated and mission-focused alumni is one of the most rewarding experiences there is.

Help is always welcome on one of our Committees:

  • Membership
  • Student Relations
  • Scholarship
  • Fundraising
  • Budget/Finance
  • Homecoming Technology

Attend A Meeting

Chapter meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month virtually.

Please contact us to be on our distribution list.

Behold The Green and Gold!

About Greater NOVA

Supporting students with guidance, scholarships and encouragement. Your support helps us to uplift our up and coming young students matriculating through their majors at our elite Norfolk State University.

GRNOVA Chapter Officers

GRNOVA Chapter Officers

  • Kimberly RobertsPresident
  • Vacant1st Vice President
  • LaKeisha Simms2nd Vice President
  • Shelvee OsborneRecording Secretary
  • Kenya ThompsonCorresponding Secretary
  • Mark MorrisTreasurer
  • Cherwana HarrisFinancial Secretary
  • Arleen McCallum-GrahamParliamentarian
  • Shelvee Osborne Historian
  • Bishop Ricky FeltonChaplain
  • Charles Parker Jr.Immediate Past President

Spartan Foundation Board of Directors

  • Michele JordanChairman, Board of Directors
  • Alisia Smith-RuckerVice Chairman
  • Joyce Davis Secretary
  • Shelvee OsborneTreasurer
  • Phyllis CamperFinancial Secretary
  • Mark Morris Parliamentarian
  • Padreus Pratter Member-at-Large
  • Annette Morris Member-at-Large
  • Bishop Ricky Felton Member-at-Large
  • Charles Parker, Jr. Ex-officio Director/GRNOVA NSUAA President
  • Kimberly Roberts Ex-officio Director/GRNOVA NSUAA Vice President

“We meet the 4th Thursday monthly via Zoom. Subscribe below so you can receive our next Zoom invitation.”

The Greater Northern Virginia Spartans Foundation, Inc.

The Greater Northern Virginia Spartans Foundation, Inc. was established to provide educational support in the form of scholarships and other types of financial assistance to high school students who are either interested and/or plan to attend college, undergraduate and graduate college students matriculating at Norfolk State University, as well as to support other charitable activities within the local community.

Our Story

Why Support the Foundation?

Supporting the Greater Northern Virgina Spartans Foundation, Inc. will help with our mission in providing scholarships and other services to the local community. Additionally, portions of your proceeds are tax deductible.

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

05Sep

GRNOVA Visits MJ The Musical

8:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe National Theatre
24Oct

Homecoming 2024

8:00 am - 5:00 pmNorfolk State University