News from February 2025
Reward offered for information on two elk poaching cases near Nevada/Utah border
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 15, 2025
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has announced a $2,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of two elk poaching cases near the Nevada/Utah border.
Western Nevada College strengthens nursing faculty with new appointments
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 15, 2025
Western Nevada College (WNC) has welcomed three new faculty members to its Nursing Program for the 2024-25 academic year.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company celebrates 35 years with special performance
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 14, 2025
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company (WNMTC) is set to commemorate its 35th anniversary with a special production titled "Celebrate the Magic."
CSN invites input on strategic bridge plan through listening sessions
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 14, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is entering a new phase of leadership and is seeking input from its community on the 2025-2027 Strategic Bridge Plan.
Rock sales fund new scholarship for geoscience students at Western Nevada College
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 14, 2025
Geosciences Professor Dr. Winnie Kortemeier at Western Nevada College has used her extensive rock collection to benefit students through a unique fundraiser.
Nevada judicial selection commission receives five applications for court vacancy
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 14, 2025
Chief Justice Douglas Herndon announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received five applications for the vacancy in Department 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court.
Construction material costs rise as industry braces for tariffs impact
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
The Associated General Contractors of America reported a 0.8 percent increase in the cost of materials and services for nonresidential construction from December to January, marking the largest rise in the past year.
Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.
Coalition challenges Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford of Nevada, along with attorneys general from 14 states and the city attorney of San Francisco, issued a statement regarding a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
Ashley Wenger-Slaba appointed as commissioner for Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
Ashley Wenger-Slaba, the senior vice president of employee experience, education, and workforce relations at Sanford Health, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
ExplOER Nevada Symposium highlights free educational resources for faculty
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 12, 2025
Higher education in Nevada is witnessing a transformation with the introduction of Open Educational Resources (OER), which aim to make learning more accessible and affordable.
CSN seeks faculty support for undergraduate research symposium
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 12, 2025
CSN is preparing for the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium, aiming to make it a memorable event with the help of faculty and staff.
College of Southern Nevada connects students with industry at ARA trade show
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 12, 2025
Twenty-four students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) attended the American Rental Association (ARA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 31.
CSN provides emergency preparedness resources for students and staff
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 12, 2025
Emergencies can occur without warning, making preparedness essential.
CSN announces retirement celebration for Dr. Terry Norris
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 12, 2025
Dr. Terry Norris, who has served as the eLearning Director at CSN for two decades, is set to retire on Monday, March 31.
TMCC radiology students excel at industry conferences
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 11, 2025
Eleven students and five faculty members from the TMCC Radiologic Technology program recently participated in two significant industry conferences, demonstrating their skills in medical imaging.
Defense Department drops PLA requirements following court ruling
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 11, 2025
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a significant policy shift by removing project labor agreement (PLA) requirements from its military construction solicitations.
CSN hosts first faculty and staff basketball tournament
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 10, 2025
Faculty and staff at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) participated in their first annual basketball tournament on January 23.
CSN Foundation scholarship applications close on February 15
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 10, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Foundation has announced the closing date for its scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year.
Nevada seeks public input on essential health benefits revisions
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 10, 2025
The Nevada Division of Insurance is seeking public input on potential changes to the state's essential health benefits (EHB) plan.