Enrollment and Registration One of the best parts of being at Vista is the opportunity to talk with our brilliant students. Some are looking forward to completing their degree or certificate and are filled with excitement, looking forward to graduation and future possibilities. For most of our students, however, the end of the academic term
What are you doing on May 20 on World Bee Day? Northwest Vista College will likely be celebrating its official designation as the first Bee Campus USA affiliate in San Antonio. This doesn’t mean a swarm of bees will come to the campus on May 20; instead, it means the campus is being recognized as
Thank you for joining us for the unforgettable celestial event of the total solar eclipse. Despite the cloudy day, attendees enjoyed the near darkness ushered in by Mariachi Los Galleros de San Antonio. The event, which was sponsored by Boeing, included a garden of telescopes, scientists, college professors, college students, elementary and middle schools, food
The San Antonio Peace Center at Northwest Vista College is proud to sponsor TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Thursday, May 18 for a full day of Compassion, Caring and Community from 10am-3pm at the Palmetto Center for the Arts theater. Participants will hear exciting talks centered on building compassionate communities, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence. TEDxSanAntonio Salon
Thank you to our Amazing Administrative Professionals for doing the heavy lifting to make our college Great! We couldn’t do it without YOU ALL. They were recently celebrated on April 24 for Administration Professional’s Day. Giron, Emerald Sanchez, Graciela Rizo, Klarissa Guevara, Nancy Terburg, Nakotah Alderete, Agda Ramirez, Karina Soto, Katherine Arcos, Erica
Northwest College Dean Dr. Russell Frohardt was recently a guest on the bi-weekly podcast “Academic Dean.” Russ shared his views on higher education. “Academic Dean,” connects with passionate college leaders who share their stories and viewpoints of higher education, especially lessons learned along the way. The show is hosted by Dr. Dave Gurchiek, a former
One of Northwest Vista College’s Touchstones is Caring. This Touchstone will take center stage starting at Convocation in August when the NVC Caring Committee unveils Caring Campus, a movement that focuses on personal, human interactions (not just transactional) with both students and employees. What does that mean? For a student, it means saying, “Hi, Hello,
Northwest Vista College Biology instructor Jessica Heppard received an opportunity last year to travel to India thanks to CAORC or the Council of American Overseas Research Centers. This program offers faculty from community colleges and minority-serving institutions to immerse in roundtable discussions, specialist-led site visits, and cultural excursions. CAORC says there is a global perspective
Northwest Vista College (NVC) was well-represented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA), March 28 through March 30, 2024. Twenty-one current NVC students attended, including: Linda Calderon, Isaiah Cisneros, Melanie Cordero, Abigail Fjord, Ashley Frost, Nicolas Garcia, Cassandra Gomez, Joseph Gorena, Monique Johnson, Samara Jones, Kerry Lynn Lane, Abril Martinez, Geraldine Moreno, Susan
Don Lucas, Ph.D., professor of psychology and coordinator of Northwest Vista College’s psychology department, celebrated his YouTube channel, 5MIweekly, surpassing one million views on April 8. 5MIweekly was born of the frustration to overcome the barriers separating people from scientific information. “More than 80% of Americans want comprehensive and science-based sex education (CSE) for themselves
If you have insomnia some mornings…or the dog wakes you up, and you end up on campus early, walk over to Mountain Laurel Hall, specifically the southeast wing of the first floor.
In an effort to keep employees engaged and informed about college and district issues, there's a new Facebook page –
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