D. D. Diggs News
Churchill County High School senior receives prestigious Regents' Scholar Award
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
The values of family, education, and community service have been central to Dru MacKay's life since childhood.
Kristin VanderMolen receives 2025 Rising Researcher Award from NSHE Board
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
DRI scientist Kristin VanderMolen, Ph.D., has been recognized with the 2025 Rising Researcher Award by the NSHE Board of Regents.
United Way promotes leaders to boost community initiatives
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is bolstering its leadership team with several promotions aimed at enhancing community impact in the coming years.
Western Nevada College celebrates five faculty members granted tenure
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
Five faculty members from Western Nevada College (WNC) have achieved tenure, a significant career milestone, as approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
Dr. Drake promotes outdoor wellness experience for students
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
Dr. Marlene Drake has developed a unique approach to teaching that incorporates outdoor activities to enhance mental health and wellness among her students.
New tool aids farmers in optimizing water management through satellite data
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
A new tool developed by the OpenET team, supported by NASA, DRI, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), aims to assist farmers and ranchers in managing water resources more effectively.
Nevada System appoints Jennifer McGrath as new regent for District 2
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the appointment of Jennifer McGrath to the Board of Regents, representing District 2.
Western Nevada College offers late-start classes from March 24
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
Students at Western Nevada College (WNC) will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of late-start classes beginning March 24.
National Restaurant Association comments on new labor legislation
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the introduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Nevada allocates $1M from license plate sales to protect Lake Tahoe
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) has announced that over $1 million from the sale and renewal of Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates will be allocated to several environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe Basin.
Nevada State University hosts NSHE Board of Regents meeting this week
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 4, 2025
Nevada State University is set to host the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents quarterly meeting on March 6-7, 2025.
Eighth-grader completes private pilot ground school at Western Nevada College
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 4, 2025
Eighth-grade student Keagan Craig has completed the AV 110 Private Pilot Ground School course at Western Nevada College (WNC).
Governor appoints new regent following Dr. Tarkanian's passing
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 4, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the appointment of Jennifer McGrath to the Board of Regents for District 2.
Washoe County teacher awarded $25K Milken Educator Award
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 4, 2025
Washoe County School District teacher Allie Galas was honored with the Milken Educator Award during a school assembly on Tuesday.
DRI hosts science-focused literacy events for young children in Nevada
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 3, 2025
DRI’s STEM Education Program is organizing free events aimed at enhancing literacy through science activities for Pre-K children in Nevada.
Proposed tariffs threaten U.S construction investment amid declining January outlays
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 3, 2025
Construction spending saw a slight decline in January, falling 0.2 percent from the previous month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Nevada Supreme Court blocks attorney fee cap despite only 13% opposition in a Noble Predictive Insights survey
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 28, 2025
Noble Predictive Insights has announced that nearly two-thirds of Nevada voters support a proposal to cap attorney fees at 20% in civil case victories.
Nevada's NOER grant supports over 10K youth in outdoor learning
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 28, 2025
In 2024, the Nevada Outdoor Education & Recreation (NOER) grant program launched with notable success.
Three educators bring diverse experiences to TMCC's English department
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 28, 2025
English instructors Sabrina Ladd, Kathy Hanselman, and Felicia DeWald have dedicated their careers to higher education at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC).
CSN offers FAFSA workshops across multiple campuses for stress-free filing
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 27, 2025
Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 academic year can be a straightforward process with the assistance of the College of Southern Nevada's (CSN) Office of Financial Aid.