News published on Silver State Journal in May 2025

Home
»
Stories
»
May

News from May 2025

Golden mussel threat prompts increased inspections at Lake Tahoe

By Silver State Journal | May 31, 2025

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

By Silver State Journal | May 30, 2025

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.

Understanding real college costs: planning tips for students

By Silver State Journal | May 30, 2025

Thinking about the costs of college can be daunting.

Steam camp supports diversity through education

By Silver State Journal | May 30, 2025

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

By Silver State Journal | May 29, 2025

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

Illegal elk killing leads to convictions in Great Basin National Park

By Silver State Journal | May 29, 2025

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

By Silver State Journal | May 29, 2025

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

By Silver State Journal | May 28, 2025

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

By Silver State Journal | May 28, 2025

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

By Silver State Journal | May 28, 2025

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

Tahoe Bike Month returns with events promoting cycling culture across the region

By Silver State Journal | May 28, 2025

Tahoe Bike Month will begin on June 1, marking its 20th year of promoting bike culture in the Lake Tahoe region.

Construction jobs rise in over half of US metros amid labor shortages

By Silver State Journal | May 28, 2025

Construction employment has seen an increase in 184 out of 360 metropolitan areas between April 2024 and April 2025, as reported by the Associated General Contractors of America based on recent government data.

TMCC student Sophia Roman earns top honors amid personal struggles

By Silver State Journal | May 28, 2025

Sophia Roman, a 26-year-old student at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), has completed her studies with three associate degrees in theatre, communications, and psychology.

Nevada System celebrates over 14k graduates statewide

By Silver State Journal | May 28, 2025

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) recently announced that over 14,000 students graduated from the state's public colleges and universities this spring.

CSN High School senior receives $100K Frias Legacy Scholarship

By Silver State Journal | May 27, 2025

As graduation season highlights student achievements in Southern Nevada, one student's journey stands out.

Mineral County High School wins first Nevada FAFSA Challenge

By Silver State Journal | May 27, 2025

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced Mineral County High School (MCHS) as the winner of the inaugural Nevada FAFSA Challenge.

Study examines impact of wildfire smoke on air quality in Western U.S

By Silver State Journal | May 27, 2025

Researchers are focusing on the effects of wildfire smoke on air quality, public health, and weather in a new study published in Environmental Science: Atmospheres.