News from 2025
CSN seeks nominations for Excellence Awards with cash prizes
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 7, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is calling for nominations for its annual Recognition Rocks awards.
CSN announces open forums for presidential candidate finalists
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 7, 2025
CSN has revealed the schedule for open forums with four finalists in its presidential search.
CSN hosts virtual event on Fulbright teaching opportunities
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 7, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is inviting its faculty and staff to a virtual event to learn about opportunities available through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
Foothill High School sees rise in CTE programs through CSN partnership
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 7, 2025
Foothill High School is experiencing a significant increase in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, largely due to the efforts of counselor Christy Zamora.
CSN call center closed for spring break; campuses remain open
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 7, 2025
CSN has announced that its call center will be closed during Spring Break from March 17 to March 21, 2025.
PACT: Lawsuit abuse drives up costs of living as calls for legal reform grow
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Mar 6, 2025
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) announced that there is widespread voter support for legal reforms aimed at addressing lawsuit abuse and its impact on the cost of living.
Nevada philanthropic leaders gather for 10th annual Philanthropy Day
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
On February 19, Moonridge Group, United Way of Southern Nevada, and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra organized the 10th annual Philanthropy Day at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City.
Churchill County High School senior receives prestigious Regents' Scholar Award
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
The values of family, education, and community service have been central to Dru MacKay's life since childhood.
Kristin VanderMolen receives 2025 Rising Researcher Award from NSHE Board
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
DRI scientist Kristin VanderMolen, Ph.D., has been recognized with the 2025 Rising Researcher Award by the NSHE Board of Regents.
United Way promotes leaders to boost community initiatives
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is bolstering its leadership team with several promotions aimed at enhancing community impact in the coming years.
Western Nevada College celebrates five faculty members granted tenure
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
Five faculty members from Western Nevada College (WNC) have achieved tenure, a significant career milestone, as approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
Dr. Drake promotes outdoor wellness experience for students
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
Dr. Marlene Drake has developed a unique approach to teaching that incorporates outdoor activities to enhance mental health and wellness among her students.
New tool aids farmers in optimizing water management through satellite data
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2025
A new tool developed by the OpenET team, supported by NASA, DRI, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), aims to assist farmers and ranchers in managing water resources more effectively.
Nevada System appoints Jennifer McGrath as new regent for District 2
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the appointment of Jennifer McGrath to the Board of Regents, representing District 2.
Western Nevada College offers late-start classes from March 24
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
Students at Western Nevada College (WNC) will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of late-start classes beginning March 24.
National Restaurant Association comments on new labor legislation
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the introduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Nevada allocates $1M from license plate sales to protect Lake Tahoe
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 5, 2025
The Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) has announced that over $1 million from the sale and renewal of Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates will be allocated to several environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe Basin.
Nevada State University hosts NSHE Board of Regents meeting this week
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 4, 2025
Nevada State University is set to host the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents quarterly meeting on March 6-7, 2025.
Eighth-grader completes private pilot ground school at Western Nevada College
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 4, 2025
Eighth-grade student Keagan Craig has completed the AV 110 Private Pilot Ground School course at Western Nevada College (WNC).
Governor appoints new regent following Dr. Tarkanian's passing
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 4, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the appointment of Jennifer McGrath to the Board of Regents for District 2.