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Nevada Main Street has announced that three communities in the state have received national accreditation.

Study reveals insights into winter flooding patterns in California's Central Valley

California's Central Valley, a vital agricultural area and home to over 1.3 million people, faces significant challenges with winter flooding.

TMCC explores using music as a tool against math anxiety

Students and faculty at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) are exploring the potential of music to alleviate math anxiety.

AWS bootcamp equips CSN students with cloud skills

It was a week focused on technology, hands-on learning, and problem-solving for 23 students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) at the AWS Cloud Bootcamp.

Professor to present on Lake Tahoe as North America's oldest freshwater lake

Western Nevada College's Professor of Geosciences, Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, will be presenting her findings on Lake Tahoe's age at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village.

Western Nevada College celebrates prison graduates' achievements

Western Nevada College (WNC) marked a significant milestone on June 10, celebrating the achievements of 11 graduates from the Class of 2025 at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC).

Nevada receives $3.4M NASA grant to boost STEM education

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has been awarded a $3.4 million grant from NASA, aimed at enhancing STEM education and research across the state.

NSHE Board elects new chairperson Byron Brooks; Stephanie Goodman named vice chair

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has elected Byron Brooks as Chair and Stephanie Goodman as Vice Chair for the 2025-26 term.

Nevada State University promotes flexible learning for modern college students

Today's college students are balancing multiple roles beyond academics, including being parents, employees, and community members.

NSHE specialist Larry Pilon named June's employee of the month

Larry Pilon has been named June's Classified Employee of the Month.

WNC professor Nigel Harrison named Community Hero by credit union

By Silver State Journal | Jun 8, 2025

Nigel Harrison, a professor at Western Nevada College, has been honored as a Community Hero by Greater Nevada Credit Union.

Nevada System receives $3.4M from NASA for STEM advancement

By Silver State Journal | Jun 7, 2025

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has been awarded a $3.4 million grant from NASA, aimed at enhancing STEM education and research in the state.

WNC's Child Development Center celebrates preschool graduation

Western Nevada College's Child Development Center recently held its annual Preschool Graduation, celebrating the educational milestone for 18 young children.

Construction sector adds jobs amid rising wages but faces market uncertainty

Construction sector employment rose by 4,000 jobs in May, driven by wage increases that enabled the industry to add workers faster than other sectors.

Melissa Saavedra appointed director at GOED’s Office of Entrepreneurship

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) in Nevada has announced the appointment of Melissa Saavedra as the new director of its Office of Entrepreneurship.

College of Southern Nevada reflects on legislative session outcomes