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Students and Faculty Present Research at Southwestern Psychological Association

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

April 15, 2024 No Comments

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Dr. Don Surpasses 1 Million Views on 5MIWeekly

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

April 15, 2024 No Comments

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Record Number of Parents Attend Information Session

By Steven Rocha NVC Coordinator of Student Success The Northwest Vista College Admissions Office hosted its fourth annual Parent/Support Person Session on March 2 in the Palmetto Center for the Arts. The theater was filled with team members who were ready to provide support for parents, support persons, and prospective NVC students. Parents/support persons attended

March 25, 2024 No Comments

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Enroll Your Kids in the YMCA Summer Camps at Vista

Northwest Vista College students, faculty, and staff have a unique opportunity this summer to enroll their children in YMCA Summer Day Camps at Vista. All camps serve children 5-13 unless otherwise noted. Lunch will be provided except on field trip days and June 19. All the Vista camps will be held at Northwest Vista College

March 25, 2024 No Comments

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Don’t Be Left in the Dark During the Total Solar Eclipse!

Sponsored by Boeing The total solar eclipse occurs on Monday, April 8 and NVC will be in the direct viewing path. We anticipate a large number of visitors to our campus affecting traffic, parking, and all services. The event is sponsored by Boeing. For the safety of all students and employees, it was determined this

March 25, 2024 No Comments

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DoD Recruiting NVC Students

It’s no secret that the Department of Defense is helping to build San Antonio’s cyber security infrastructure to be a national hub to combat cyber threats. The city is home to the 16th Air Force, known as Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, the U.S. Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which now

February 26, 2024 No Comments

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NVC Librarians Help High School Students Transition to College

For the Spring 2024 semester, Northwest Vista College librarians continue their mission to connect with Dual credit students. A central component of preparing dual credit students for postsecondary expectations is having library support. Librarian Angela Bilbe, and our newest NVC librarian dual credit liaison, Rebecca Gonzalez, are visiting every school district and campus that partners

February 26, 2024 No Comments

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NVC Student Advocacy & Resource Center Serves Several Thousand Students

The Northwest Vista College Advocacy & Resource Center has relocated to the first floor of Pecan Hall and recently expanded services to help several thousand NVC students manage the challenges of attending college. Students get help with emergency student aid, essential needs – such as food, housing, and childcare costs – and individual and group mental health counseling at

February 26, 2024 No Comments

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Honoring Lincoln Elementary: Black Westside Voices – Feb. 13

Date and time:Tuesday, February 13 · 3 – 5pm CSTLocation:610 Southwest 41st StreetTo RSVP, go here. Honoring Lincoln Elementary: Black Westside Voices Join us for an unforgettable afternoon honoring the legacy of Lincoln Elementary School, located on the vibrant Westside. This in-person event celebrates the voices and stories of the Black community that have

February 12, 2024 No Comments

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Dr. Stacey Johnson Named Interim Vice President for Academic Success

Dr. Stacey Johnson has taken on the role as interim vice president for Academic Success and will help launch Northwest Vista College’s first baccalaureate degree. She brings 40 years of direct instructional administrative experience in higher education. She will be working with the academic deans as well as chairs and faculty to further enhance student

February 12, 2024 No Comments

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February All College Meeting

If you missed the February All College Meeting, here’s a quick recap: • Hosted by the NVC Dean for Academic Success • Recap of National Day of Collective Healing with Nikki Giovanni • Employee Performance Evaluation 2024 last Thursday with Valarie White • Vista WELLNESS Committee – Laura Quintanilla great turn out College Preventive Wellness

February 11, 2024 No Comments

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Take the Library Challenge – Read More!

Is one of your 2024 resolutions to read more? The NVC Library Reading Challenge can help you do this! The Challenge is open to students and employees and runs for the entire Spring semester — you can read books to win prizes while at the same time reaching your reading goals! How does it work?

February 11, 2024 No Comments