Northwest Vista College among Top Community Colleges Nominated for Aspen Prize A Message From Northwest Vista College President Northwest Vista College was chosen to be eligible for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the country’s signature recognition of top achievement and performance in learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and earnings as well as high levels of access and success for minority and low-income… Read More
Bellwether Award Nomination for Project Math Paths The Charles A. Dana Center at UT-Austin has recognized Northwest Vista College’s Mathematics and Engineering Departments’ approach as a “best practice” nationally. Furthermore, NVC Project Math Paths was nominated by the Charles A. Dana Center for the prestigious Bellwether Award. To learn more about Project Math Paths, click on the video.… Read More
NVC Business Council Celebrates Five Years In November, the Northwest Vista College Business Council will celebrate five years of supporting NVC students and fulfilling the employment needs of the local business community. The NVC Business Council meets monthly to support the college with involvement, collaboration and the sharing of professional knowledge and expertise. Membership dues of the Council are earmarked for… Read More
May the 4th Be With You – Free Showing of Rogue One at Vista FREE Outdoor showing of the movie: “Rogue One – A Star Wars Story” Star Wars Costume Contest; Chewbacca Call Contest; Food Trucks; Popcorn and More! Come Out and Bring Your Whole Family! Activities begin at 7pm. Movie starts at Sundown (8:15 pm). Click Here to Let Us Know You’re Coming! (on Facebook)… Read More
Vista’s New Neighbor, GM Financial, Supports Students This June, GM Financial plans to open its new 100,000 square-foot servicing center right up the street from Northwest Vista College on Ellison Drive. In the spirit of community, the company recently established the GM Financial Next Level Scholarship for full or part-time NVC students pursuing a plan of study in business. GM Financial has… Read More
Area Business Owner Sponsors Women’s Soccer at NVC Monica Del Campo-State Farm Agent, recently became a Bronze Sponsor for the newly formed Northwest Vista College Women’s Soccer Team. Del Campo says her decision to support the team comes from her own life experiences, which include becoming a woman entrepreneur. “I wanted to help these young women find inspiration and confidence in themselves,” she… Read More
Vista Grad Designs 2017 Fiesta Medal The Northwest Vista College Friends of the Arts (FANs) have announced the winning design for their first ever Fiesta Medal. The commemorative piece officially goes on sale Mar. 6 and will raise funds benefiting scholarships and programs at NVC. Vista alumnus, Pablo Frontaura, designed the medal while a student at Northwest Vista College. Medals are $10… Read More
NVC Alumnus Documents Remarkable 2,185 Mile Hike Watch this video submitted by NVC Alumnus, Paul Bunker, Class of 2010, about his experience hiking the 2,185 mile Appalachian Trail with his son. Paul says together they helped raise funds benefiting “Help 4 Heroes,” a wounded veteran charity. You can also give the video a vote here and help Paul win a hiking “My… Read More
Supporting the NVC Alumni Scholarship Donation Form Link In the spirit of goodwill this upcoming holiday season, Northwest Vista College Alumni and Friends are participated in the global day of giving known as #GivingTuesday. NVC Alumni and Friends asked graduates, employees and students to consider supporting Vista students by making a donation to the NVC Alumni Scholarship. Since its establishment,… Read More
Nearly 12,000 Cast Votes at NVC Early Voting at NVC From Oct. 24 through Nov. 4, a total of 11,841 voters participated in Early Voting at Northwest Vista College. The polling place was located in the Boardwalk and throughout the 12 days of voting, many voters faced waiting in line for 60, 90 and even 120 minutes. NVC students volunteered both… Read More
Vista Alumnus Lands Job at NASA, Thanks Professor Often when many Northwest Vista College students graduate, we may not hear of their success stories or how NVC has played a role in their successes. However, we received a letter recently from NVC Alumnus Paul Hamilton. Paul had to go to an alternative high school after getting in trouble at his original school and eventually went… Read More
