The Desert Research Institute (DRI) held its annual awards ceremonies at its Reno and Las Vegas campuses in October, recognizing faculty and staff for their achievements in scientific research, education, service, and public engagement.
Western Nevada College receives $4.3 million grant to expand nursing program
Western Nevada College (WNC) will expand its Nursing Program to the Douglas campus after receiving a $4.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
WICHE appoints Malerie Barnes as new director of Student Access Programs
Malerie Barnes, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new director of Student Access Programs at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), following a national search.
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Desert Research Institute honors faculty and staff at annual Celebration of Science
The Desert Research Institute (DRI) held its annual awards ceremonies at its Reno and Las Vegas campuses in October, recognizing faculty and staff for their achievements in scientific research, education, service, and public engagement.
Western Nevada College receives $4.3 million grant to expand nursing program
Western Nevada College (WNC) will expand its Nursing Program to the Douglas campus after receiving a $4.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
WICHE appoints Malerie Barnes as new director of Student Access Programs
Malerie Barnes, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new director of Student Access Programs at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), following a national search.
College of Southern Nevada honors faculty and staff veterans during November celebrations
This November, the Office of Civic and Cultural Engagement at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is organizing an initiative to honor faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
CSN professor’s documentary debuts at Hollywood Park Film Festival
Dr. Meena Singhal, an adjunct faculty member in the World Languages Department at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), recently saw her work featured at the Hollywood Park Film Festival in Inglewood, California.
Capitol
For the 2025-2026 school year, United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) and the Nevada Department of Education are providing $15.9 million in scholarships to help local families access preschool education.
ACLU of Nevada updates legal challenge after police transfer detainee to ICE
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada has updated its legal petition against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) regarding the department’s 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
ACLU of Nevada deploys protest hotline and legal observers for statewide 'No Kings' demonstrations
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is preparing for a series of “No Kings” protests set to take place in Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson, and Elko.
Courts
Nevada joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration over VOCA grant conditions
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging new conditions placed on Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants.
Nevada sues Kik over alleged risks to children on social media app
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced a civil lawsuit against MediaLab.
Nevada attorney general backs continuation of national youth tobacco survey
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a bipartisan group of 22 attorneys general in submitting a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Nevada attorney general joins call for stronger privacy on Instagram's new location-sharing tool
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a bipartisan group of 37 attorneys general urging Instagram to improve privacy protections related to its new location-sharing feature.
Business
The Restaurant Law Center, along with the National Fisheries Institute and several seafood suppliers, has filed a lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding the implementation of the Marine Mammal...
The Associated General Contractors of America has expressed concern about the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on the construction industry.