NVC Grad Competes at International CrossFit Games On most days of the week, you can find Northwest Vista College graduate Giovanni “Gio” Contreras coaching classes at LoneStar CrossFit in San Antonio – motivating students to get through a tough workout, do a few more pushups, keep their back straight when doing squats or giving advice about nutrition. Between coaching, finishing up his… Read More
NVC Alumna Gives Inspirational Speech at 2018 Commencement Ceremony This past May, Jessica Perotte, Class of 2010, was invited to be guest speaker at the 2018 Northwest Vista College Commencement Ceremony. She delivered a power message of encouragement to the Class of 2018. You can watch her speech and the entire ceremony below. 850 Northwest Vista College graduates participated in the 2018 Commencement ceremony… Read More
NVC Alumnus Helps Open First Student-Run Medical Clinic The Rio Grande Valley of deep south Texas is considered by many reporting agencies to be among the most uninsured regions in the nation. Recently, NVC Alumnus, Julien Mahler, Class of 2012, along with a cohort of fellow medical students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, spearheaded efforts to open… Read More
NVC President Recognized in National Publication Dr. Ric Baser is featured on the front cover of the May 17 publication of “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education” magazine. The article highlights Dr. Baser as prioritizing diversity as well as increasing retention and graduation rates in his four years of leadership at Northwest Vista College. It also provides an overview of Dr. Baser’s 37-year… Read More
NVC Welcomes Two New Business Council Members Two new members joined the NVC Business Council: BBVA Compass and Documation. They join a select group of local leaders who model collaboration, partnerships, mentorship, marketing and financial support among organizations and educational institutions in San Antonio. This past semester, members of the Council provided the keynote speaker, organized a panel discussion and developed workshops for… Read More
2018 NVC and Friends of the Arts (FANs) Fiesta Medals Now Available Designed by NVC Alumna, Kerri Hammer, The 2018 NVC and Friends of the Arts (FANs) medal is available for purchase online for $10 at alamo.edu/NVC/FANstore… Read More
Northwest Vista College to Open Food Pantry According to a recent study 2 in 3 community college students are food insecure; meaning they have a limited availability of nutritionally adequate food. With over 40 percent of Northwest Vista College students on Federal Pell grants, NVC plans to address this issue by creating its very own food pantry. The pantry will have a… Read More
Now Showing: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Directed by Tim Hedgepeth Thu-Sun, April 12 8:00 PM-4/22/2018 10:30 AM Location: Palmetto Center for the Arts – Black Box Theatre Tag: *Featured Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked… Read More
May the 4th Be With You at Northwest Vista College – The Last Jedi About the Celebration FREE Admission: Join us on Friday, May 4th for Northwest Vista’s annual Star Wars party. Come celebrate May the Fourth at Vista with an outdoor showing of The Last Jedi at our beautiful lake. There will be food trucks, Chewbacca call, music and more! Dress up in your best Star Wars outfit… Read More
NVC Launches Vista Hunger Relief Drive Northwest Vista College is now accepting donations for the Vista Hunger Relief Drive. Proceeds raised will benefit NVC students experiencing food insecurity. Those interested in donating electronically can do so by visiting www.Alamo.edu/NVC/HUNGER Cash or checks can be hand-delivered to Lynne Dean in Manzanillo Hall,104G. Contributions of any amount are welcome. A donation box is also located in… Read More
Northwest Vista College’s Accreditation Reaffirmed I am pleased to inform you that the accreditation for Northwest Vista College (NVC) has been reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Every 10 years, NVC must go through a rigorous reaffirmation of accreditation process to ensure academic quality and compliance with federal regulations. As an accredited college,… Read More
NVC Drama Sweeps Local Awards Gala Congratulations to the NVC Drama department. At the annual Alamo Theatre Arts Council Awards presentation on Oct. 15 at the Empire Theatre in downtown San Antonio, NVC Drama’s production of “Grease” took home nine awards for Excellence in: Production (Mellissa Marlowe) Direction (Tim Hedgepeth) Set Design (Todd Deaver) Sound Design (Todd Deaver) Costume Design (Michelle… Read More
