Dr. Don Lucas and the Northwest Vista College Psychology department were formally asked by the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District to be a part of “The End Stigma End HIV Alliance.” Dr. Don Lucas, along with research colleague, Dr. Leslie Martinez of Incarnate Word University, NVC student Marin McDaniel, and NVC colleague Judy
Northwest Vista College faculty in Geography and Environmental Sustainability have been busy sharing their knowledge with the broader research and higher education communities, and they are bringing it back around to students. The Institutional Determinants of Internationalization: The Cases of Study Abroad Participation and International Student Enrollment Dr. Chuck Yeager co-authored a paper regarding an
If you didn’t get a chance to attend the mural unveiling on Sept. 18, make sure to watch the video that nicely recaps what took place. Artist Adriana M. Garcia, created “Changing the World,” to reflect the stories of creative survival, symbols of support, and political activism that lead students to Northwest Vista College. She
Fall is officially in full swing and with it comes the preparation for Northwest Vista’s College’s 5th annual HalloVISTA event. This free event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cypress Campus Center, overlooking the lake. HalloVISTA features multiple activities such as a costume contest where families
Northwest Vista College is pleased to announce its inclusion in the city-wide exhibit, “Sebastián in San Antonio: 50+ Years / 20+ Sites /100+ Works”. The exhibit features more than 100 works of the famed Mexican artist on display from Oct. 1 to May 2020, in more than 20 locations accessible to the public. The featured
In every team and department at Northwest Vista College, there are always great stories to tell that show faculty and staff going above and beyond. While it’s hard to capture every story, we hope to periodically share in this space some of the major accomplishments or projects that are taking place. Members of the executive
In a partnership to increase the number of Latino and underrepresented population teachers, Northwest Vista College and the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center received a $3.75 million grant in the fall of 2018 by the United States Department of Education through the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program – Title V. This
The week prior to the start of the fall term, NVC students enrolled in Math 1414 attended the Math 1414 Orientation where they received one-on-one math advisement by math faculty members who volunteered their own personal time to support students. The Math 1414 Orientation, which was held Aug. 20-21, began because of low success rates
Adela Gonzales Academic Program Coordinator- Teaching with Technology What her peers say anonymously Sometimes the hardest workers are the ones who quietly persist behind the scenes, putting the needs of our students first without any fanfare. Each year, Adela facilitates the Orientation to Online Learning for as many as 4,000 students – yes, 4,000. She
Minerva Muniz Administrative Assistant to the President- President’s Office What her peers say anonymously: Although Minerva exemplifies each of the NVC Touchstones in an exemplary manner, the “Community” Touchstone is the most fitting for her. Minerva is the epitome of community, nurturing meaningful professional relationships and working constructively with colleagues at NVC, across the Alamo Colleges
The September Bragging Breakfast had a void this year. Not only was Lynne Dean’s untimely passing honored at the beginning of the breakfast, but it ended with Lynne being chosen (before her death) as the recipient of the Wildcat Spirit award. NVC President Dr. Baser sadly read why Lynne, who served as the college’s director
The Northwest Vista family has been saddened by the untimely passing of Lynne Dean, who passed away on Aug. 24 from complications related to cancer treatment. Since 2010, Lynne served as NVC’s director of Institutional Advancement, interacting with thousands of people including students, faculty, staff and community members. Lynne’s expertise in developing relationships resulted in
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