The newly remodeled Northwest Vista College (NVC) Library now houses exclusive spaces for students who are parents with the Family Study Room and the Vista Veterans Library. These rooms allow for students to study and socialize with other students who have similar experiences, responsibilities, and needs. The latest addition is the Family Study Room, designed
The Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees, Chancellor Dr. Mike Flores, and Northwest Vista College (NVC) celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Veterans Center on Oct. 20. wSpecial guests included Senator José Menéndez, who secured $6 million for this new center. Since NVC’s opening in 1995, college leadership has made the veteran and military community
Northwest Vista College inducted 16 new student veterans into the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society on their accomplishment of meeting the membership requirements for the organization. SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society is the only national honor society that recognizes and honors the service and the scholastic achievements of veteran students. Requirements for membership include serving or currently serving in
The November Bragging Breakfast brought together faculty and staff to not only hear college news, but to remind everyone to honor and celebrate our veterans for the service and sacrifice they gave to our country. NVC employees paused for a moment of silence at November’s meeting to honor veterans, which was sponsored by Student Success
Deciding to return to school can be difficult for anyone, but it can be especially daunting for veterans, who not only have to transition to civilian life, but may also be recovering from physical and mental injuries. NVC’s Veteran’s Affairs office provides services to more than 1,700 GI Bill students with advising and mentoring. “Sometimes
Going through the 12-Step process takes courage. Being vulnerable to talk about this journey with students is even more scarier. But it’s a story Army veteran William Ballard is willing to share to help in his recovery and help others. Ballard visited Northwest Vista College during the Veterans Week activities from April 24 to April
As we get closer to Veterans Day on Nov. 11, it reminds us of the little things we often take for granted. The simple task of crossing a bridge on campus – is something that can leave a grown man terrified. Many of the campus bridges reminds one vet of the time when his vehicle
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