News from January 2025
GBC MTT team advances to regional semifinals in national manufacturing competition
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 30, 2025
Great Basin College's Manufacturing Machining Technology (MTT) program has achieved national recognition with its students advancing in the Project MFG competition.
Scholarship honors Ray Embry's legacy at Truckee Community College
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 30, 2025
Ray Embry, a founding figure at Truckee Community College (TMCC), played a pivotal role in the institution's development since its inception in 1971.
CSN offers hands-on emergency training across campuses in 2025
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 30, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada's Environmental Health & Safety Department is offering emergency equipment training sessions for students, faculty, and staff.
CSN introduces first funeral services degree program in Nevada
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 29, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has announced the launch of the state's first degree program in funeral services.
CSN partners with Japanese culinary school for international collaboration
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 29, 2025
CSN has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Murakawa Gakuen School Corporation (MGSC), a prominent culinary and confectionery school network in Japan.
Damien Ennis discusses tech education and AI impact at TMCC
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 29, 2025
Dr. Damien Ennis, a faculty member at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), has long been captivated by the potential of computer science.
CSN Leadership Academy returns with free sessions for faculty
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 29, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is reopening its Leadership Academy this spring, offering an opportunity for adjunct, e-hire, and tenure-track faculty to enhance their leadership skills at no cost.
Native Climate releases detailed climate projections for U.S. tribal lands
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 29, 2025
Earth's climate changes are not only about temperature increases but also involve various factors that affect agriculture.
Nevada higher education braces for impact from federal funding pause
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 28, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is keeping a close watch on recent guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that has halted certain federally funded programs.
Attorneys general sue Trump administration over withheld federal funding
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 28, 2025
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Construction employment rises in majority of states; potential challenges loom
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 28, 2025
Construction employment saw an increase in 38 states and the District of Columbia from December 2023 to December 2024, with 26 states reporting job growth between November and December, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Great Basin College seeks new VP of finance amid expansion efforts
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 28, 2025
Great Basin College (GBC) has initiated the search for a new Vice President of Finance and Operations (VPFO).
Nevada ranked highest for average full-coverage car insurance rates in 2025
By A. R. Bamburg | Jan 27, 2025
LendingTree, a loan comparison website, has published a ranking of the most expensive states for full-coverage car insurance, with Nevada topping the list.
RIMS report highlights risks of eliminating defense within limits provisions
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 27, 2025
The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has announced that Nevada's proposal to eliminate "defense within limits" insurance provisions could disrupt the state's professional liability market.
United Way announces $1.2 million funding for emergency food and shelter in Southern Nevada
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 27, 2025
As Southern Nevada faces ongoing challenges related to housing stability, food security, and essential utilities, the United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has announced the availability of $1,220,268 in federal funds.
Americans for Prosperity-SC promotes school choice during national event
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 27, 2025
Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is actively participating in National School Choice Week, emphasizing the importance of diverse educational opportunities.
AFP-AL highlights diverse education paths during National School Choice Week
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 27, 2025
Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) is marking National School Choice Week by highlighting the importance of diverse educational opportunities that cater to individual learning needs.
Reno-Sparks completes urban heat mapping project revealing key data
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 27, 2025
The Reno-Sparks Heat Mapping Project has announced the completion of its temperature mapping campaign, revealing detailed urban heat data for the Truckee Meadows communities.
Milestone reached at Westside Training & Education Center topping-off ceremony
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 27, 2025
Las Vegas marked a significant milestone with the "Topping Off" ceremony for the Westside Training & Education Center.
Nevada's new insurance law could disrupt professional liability market
By K. T. Sarmiento | Jan 25, 2025
Recent legislative developments in Nevada could significantly impact the state's professional liability insurance market.