Alamo Colleges is on a mission to break the cycle of poverty for students, but one of the stigmas often not talked about in many households is undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or autism. “The undiagnosed community is often in the Hispanic community. Our families don’t believe in going to doctors, or it’s often
A group of Northwest Vista College students recently completed the first AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam bootcamp and the results were promising. The one-week bootcamp was held Oct 14 -18 and included 15 students from the Cloud BAT and Network and Cloud Architecture A.A.S degree programs. On the final day of the bootcamp, a
By NVC Faculty Diana Bradford I had the pleasure of accompanying five students from Northwest Vista College to Bally Castle Northern Ireland in the summer of 2024 (along with faculty Neil Lewis). Each of these students wrote an essay describing why they wanted to attend the Seeds of Hope Conference. As I got to know
By Jessica Heppard, MSc.Northwest Vista College Biology Instructor Pura vida literally means “pure life,” but represents the Costa Rican motto of living in the moment and enjoying life. Four Northwest Vista College students lived and breathed pura vida during a 14-day study abroad program through the Alamo Colleges International Programs Office. Students completed two
Students raising children or other dependents have many responsibilities. Whether they are a parent, guardian or caretaker, Northwest Vista recognizes the unique challenges students with children face as they pursue their educational and career goals. Access to college doesn’t just mean academic help; NVC is committed to helping overcome hurdles that keep students from reaching
Two Northwest Vista College students attended HACU’s 37th Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Jennifer Toledo and Victor Cadena applied and were chosen to represent NVC in the Adelante! Student Leadership track at HACU’s national conference. The students were able to experience a variety of professional development opportunities and panels, as well as experience ways to
Northwest Vista College (NVC) students in the Information Security and Assurance program will compete in the National Cyber League (NCL) online challenges October 20-21 and November 3-5. NCL is nationally recognized by the cyber industry as hands-on training to practice and validate skills for use in the workplace. This is the first time NVC will participate in the challenge,
The Northwest Vista College Plus+STEM cohort students and High School Bridge students visited The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design on Friday June 23, 2023. In addition, several of the Plus+STEM students are also members of the TATE consortium agreement between NVC/Alamo Colleges and UTSA. Joanna Martinez
The Northwest Vista College Psychology Department was well-represented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) early this month in Frisco, Texas. SWPA is the American Psychological Association’s affiliate for the Southwestern region of the United States. NVC Professor of Psychology Dr. Don Lucas along with seven NVC Psychology students: Michael DeLeon, Joseph Gorena, Julia
On April 1, Northwest Vista College hosted more than 250 parents. Families participated in a session that focused on NVC trivia and information to help them acquainted with NVC. Topics Covered: Growing Our Vista We Are All Wildcats Now! What’s New At NVC New buildings TSI offerings AlamoBooks+ FAYR (Not Fair) Overview of FAYR Dates
Throughout higher education, there is increasing concern about students who experience food insecurity, housing insecurity, and difficulty meeting other critical needs. Given how this can impact student enrollments, it only makes sense for colleges, in partnership with their communities, to more actively help students meet their basic needs. Join CCCSE and the National Alliance for
Northwest Vista College’s Dr. Heidi Hunt, along with elementary education majors, presented math topics in fun creative ways to parents involved in Northside’s Family Engagement. While the pre-k learners were having fun with patterns and volume, their parents learned new ways to approach math topics with their children. The Community Math Project is a Title V grant-funded
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