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Epic launches summer program with over 130 diverse classes

The summer season is underway at Educational Programs Inspiring the Community (EPIC), offering a diverse range of over 130 classes.


Arthur Pacheco named Alumnus of the Year by Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) recently honored Arthur "Art" Pacheco as the Alumnus of the Year during their May Commencement Ceremony at Lawlor Events Center.


National Restaurant Association appoints new executive leaders

The National Restaurant Association has announced the appointment of Karl Dahlgren as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Judy Mulcahy as Chief Operating Officer (COO).


Advocates oppose amendments in Nevada incarceration bill

Criminal justice advocates in Nevada are voicing strong opposition to provisions in Governor Joe Lombardo’s Senate Bill 457.


Nevada introduces specialty license plate for state university

Nevada State University will soon have its own specialty license plate, following the signing of a new bill by Governor Joe Lombardo.


TMCC introduces NSF-backed pathway for engineering students

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) has announced a new initiative aimed at providing aspiring engineers in Northern Nevada with a clear academic path.


U.S Construction Spending Falls Amid Uncertainty Over Tariffs

Construction spending experienced a decline for the third consecutive month in April, dropping by 0.4 percent from March and by 0.5 percent compared to the same period last year.


STEAM summer camps offer hands-on experiences for young learners

STEAM summer camps offer a dynamic learning environment where students in grades 3-8 engage in hands-on activities that merge science, technology, engineering, art, and math.


Coalition challenges Trump's NIH funding cuts in court

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, alongside a coalition of 16 attorneys general, issued a joint statement before a court hearing in the case Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. National Institutes of Health.


Golden mussel threat prompts increased inspections at Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors have intercepted a vessel with invasive golden mussels at the Alpine Meadows, California inspection station.


TMCC opens Lizards Lounge game room fostering student community

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) has opened a new game room, Lizards Lounge, designed to provide students with a space for relaxation and social interaction.



Steam camp supports diversity through education

The representation of women and people of color in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields remains significantly low due to various societal, cultural, and systemic factors.


Nevada warns against trespassing on Tahoe Basin conservation lands

The Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) has issued a reminder about the conservation purpose of state-owned lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin.


Coalition opposes traffic camera bill citing privacy and revenue concerns

A coalition of Nevada organizations has expressed strong opposition to a legislative proposal for traffic cameras, describing it as a "dangerous bill that lacks specifics and sacrifices civil liberties for potential revenue."


Illegal elk killing leads to convictions in Great Basin National Park

A man and woman have been convicted for their roles in the illegal killing of a trophy-class bull elk inside Great Basin National Park in November 2022.


Western Nevada College awards emeritus status to six retiring faculty members

Western Nevada College (WNC) has announced the awarding of emeritus status to six retiring faculty members.


Patty Charlton fulfills dream as President for the Day at CSN

On May 23, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) celebrated Interim Chancellor Patty Charlton by fulfilling her longtime wish to serve as President for the Day.


STEAM summer camps prepare middle schoolers for advanced high school magnet programs

As students approach high school, middle schoolers and their parents often begin exploring advanced high school magnet programs.


Jesse Hammond recognized as June employee of the month by AFA

Jesse Hammond has been named the June 2025 Employee of the Month by the Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) at the College of Southern Nevada.