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NVC began offering classes in the fall of 1995 as one of the newest additions to the Alamo Colleges District. As of 2024, there are over 19,000 students taking courses at NVC. Most of the classes offered lead to a two-year associate degree or a one-year certificate option, and a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cloud Computing!

NVC News & Announcements

The latest news, important announcements, and success stories from NVC. 

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    NVC Named as a Finalist for Prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize

    The Aspen Institute named Northwest Vista College as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence on June 11.
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    NVC Recognized for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

    Northwest Vista College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency in recognition of our Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program.
    NVC Recognized for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
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    Free Childcare at Vista

    Northwest Vista College will launch free childcare for kids ages 5-13 for students enrolled in evening and weekend classes this fall semester.
    Free Childcare at Vista
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    NVC Distinguished Graduate Mark Sanchez

    Creating Your Own Community: Read about Mark Sanchez’s journey after leaving the Army and beginning a new chapter in his life!
    NVC Distinguished Graduate Mark Sanchez
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    NVC Students Compete in National Competition

    Northwest Vista College students competed in the National Cyber League (NCL) Spring 2024 competition, which helps students develop their skills by solving challenges in several categories...
    NVC Students Compete in National Competition
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    2024 YMCA Summer Day Camps at NVC - Register Now!

    Northwest Vista College students, faculty, and staff have a unique opportunity this summer to enroll their children in YMCA Summer Day Camps at Vista. Learn more!
    2024 YMCA Summer Day Camps at NVC - Register Now!
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    NVC Announces Plans for First Baccalaureate Degree

    Northwest Vista College is working on its first ever bachelor’s degree, the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cloud Computing, starting in Fall 2024.
    NVC Announces Plans for First Baccalaureate Degree
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    Summer Momentum - Earn Free Summer Classes!

    Alamo Colleges students can take advantage of our Summer Momentum Plan, which saves eligible students time and money by allowing them to take free classes in the Summer!
    Learn More About Summer Momentum!
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    NVC Student Advocacy & Resource Center Serves Several Thousand Students

    The Student Advocacy & Resource Center has relocated to the first floor of Pecan Hall and recently expanded services to help several thousand students.... (more)
    NVC Student Advocacy & Resource Center Serves Several Thousand Students
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    NVC: No. 3 on Best Texas Community College List

    Northwest Vista College has been named no. 3 on Intelligent.com's Best Community Colleges in Texas 2024, Offering a Diverse Range of Programs and a New Bachelor's Degree in Cloud Computing on the Horizon.
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Spotlight Events

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Upcoming Events

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    Tejano Trailblazers: Jovita Idar and Jose Tomas Canales

    Thursday, October 3
    A presentation about a Tejano and a Tejana who risked their lives to demand fair, equitable treatment in the Redbud Learning Center (RLC) Room 118 - Honoring Raza Heritage and sponsored by NVC Mexican American Studies.
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    Mental Health Scholastic Book Fair

    Wednesday, October 9
    Join us for the Mental Health Scholastic Book Fair, presented by the NVC Student Advocacy Center and STEM Plus Center in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Explore a diverse selection of FREE books!
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    Unmasking the Texas Ranger Mythos

    Wednesday, October 9
    Join us for a documentary screening of Kirby Warnock’s Border Bandits in the Manzanillo Hall (MZH) Innovation Center - Honoring Raza Heritage and sponsored by NVC Mexican American Studies.
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    Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico: Portraits of Soldaderas, Saints, and Subversives

    Thursday, October 10
    A discussion with Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark about the book she edited with Kathy Sosa and Jennifer Speed in the Manzanillo Hall (MZH) Innovation Center - Honoring Raza Heritage and sponsored by NVC Mexican American Studies.
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    Día De Los Muertos Wisdom of Elders

    Wednesday, October 16
    Discover the history and culture of Día de los Muertos with our Community Guest Speaker. Everyone is welcome to create an ofrenda (offering altar) - bring a photo or memento of a loved one to honor their memory!
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    Thanksgiving Weekend!

    Thursday, November 28
    Thanksgiving Weekend will begin on November 2th and end on Dec. 1st. The campus will be closed during this time in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday.