“I felt a sense of accomplishment.” — Alicia Fawcett ’11 Alicia Fawcett ’11 describes earning her associate degree at Northwest Vista College as the confidence booster needed to help her find hope and excitement in the future. “I never imagined being someone capable of having a Master’s degree,” she said. “My associate degree gave me a strong foundation to build on as I furthered my… Read More
Alumna leads NEA mural project on campus San Antonio-based visual artist Adriana Garcia earned a Multimedia Specialist Certificate from Northwest Vista College in 2001. Her path to Vista came after she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University. During her senior year at CMU, Adriana said she discovered interest in graphic design and video production. Returning to her native… 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
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 Boxer and Vista Grad Puts His Education First Alex Rios Jr., Class of 2011, was in training and on his way to compete in the National Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament in Salt Lake City, when a life-decision arrived. Alex, who had applied to the Physician’s Assistant program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, received an invitation for an admittance interview the… Read More
