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Rock sales fund new scholarship for geoscience students at Western Nevada College

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergencies can occur without warning, making preparedness essential.


CSN announces retirement celebration for Dr. Terry Norris

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

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

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

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

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

The Nevada Division of Insurance is seeking public input on potential changes to the state's essential health benefits (EHB) plan.


TMCC awards innovation grants supporting diverse student-focused initiatives

Eleven departments and projects at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) have been awarded Faculty and Staff Innovation Grants for Spring 2025.


CSN kicks off Phase 1 of 4DX presentations across three campuses

CSN is moving forward with its ambitious Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) by initiating Phase 1 of the 4DX TWIG and Lead Measure Presentations.


CSN plans emergency notification system test on February 13

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is set to conduct a test of its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. This exercise aims to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are receiving emergency alerts and have...


CSN discusses handling agency requests at recent town hall

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) recently held a Town Hall meeting to discuss procedures for handling requests from governmental enforcement agencies.