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Western Nevada College receives $4.3 million grant to expand nursing program
Western Nevada College (WNC) will expand its Nursing Program to the Douglas campus after receiving a $4.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
By R. B. Price | Oct 27, 2025
WICHE appoints Malerie Barnes as new director of Student Access Programs
Malerie Barnes, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new director of Student Access Programs at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), following a national search.
By R. B. Price | Oct 27, 2025
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College of Southern Nevada honors faculty and staff veterans during November celebrations
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 24, 2025
This November, the Office of Civic and Cultural Engagement at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is organizing an initiative to honor faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
CSN professor’s documentary debuts at Hollywood Park Film Festival
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 24, 2025
Dr. Meena Singhal, an adjunct faculty member in the World Languages Department at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), recently saw her work featured at the Hollywood Park Film Festival in Inglewood, California.
College of Southern Nevada hosts open house for prospective students
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 24, 2025
More than 320 people, including 149 prospective students, attended the fall Open House at the College of Southern Nevada’s North Las Vegas campus last Friday.
Communication & Journalism Internship Fair returns for third year at Charleston campus
By R. B. Price | Oct 24, 2025
The Communication & Journalism Internship Fair will return for its third year, offering students an opportunity to connect with employers from television, radio, podcasts, and e-magazines.
Western Nevada College astronomers capture images of two comets during weekend events
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 24, 2025
Western Nevada College’s astronomy community observed two comets over the weekend. Dr. Thomas Herring, Director of the Jack C. Davis Observatory, photographed Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon at a Star Party held at the Fernley Library on October 17.
Western Nevada College to hold resumé-building workshop for job seekers
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 24, 2025
Western Nevada College will host a resumé-building workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The Link.
Nevada receives grant to expand outdoor learning in desert school environments
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 24, 2025
Nevada has been awarded a grant to advance outdoor learning in schools, with the initiative aiming to adapt educational experiences to the state’s desert environment.
Western Nevada College hosts event to support breast cancer awareness
By R. B. Price | Oct 22, 2025
Western Nevada College hosted an event at the Dini Student Center to promote Breast Cancer Awareness.
Nevada completes statewide school and childcare facility lead testing initiative
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 22, 2025
Nevada has completed a statewide initiative to test for lead in drinking water at public schools, charter schools, and licensed child care facilities.
Nevada DMV requires all vehicle transactions to start online from October 22
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 22, 2025
Starting October 22, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will require all vehicle transactions to begin online.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency addresses stormwater violation at Barton Stateline parcel
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 22, 2025
After the demolition of casino buildings on the Barton Stateline parcel in 2024, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) issued a permit for grading and temporary best management practices (BMPs) to manage stormwater runoff.
Dean Fisher named Idaho commissioner for Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
By R. B. Price | Oct 21, 2025
Dean Fisher, president of the College of Southern Idaho, has been appointed as a commissioner to represent Idaho on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
TMCC faculty present research at wildlife conference; college website wins awards
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 21, 2025
Four professors from Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) presented a study on bird demographics at the annual conference of The Wildlife Society (TWS) in Alberta, Canada.
TRPA announces 2025 Lake Spirit Award recipients for contributions to Lake Tahoe
By R. B. Price | Oct 21, 2025
On October 22, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will honor five individuals for their commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe with the 2025 Lake Spirit Awards.
TMCC Testing Center receives national proctor certification from NCTA
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 20, 2025
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) announced that its Testing Center Proctoring Team has received national certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA).
CSN paramedic students participate in live helicopter emergency simulation
By R. B. Price | Oct 20, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston campus hosted a live emergency simulation on October 15, when a Mercy Air helicopter landed at 3:15 p.m. for a training exercise with paramedic students.
Early Childhood Education Lab hosts Campus Children’s Week with activities for students
By R. B. Price | Oct 20, 2025
The Early Childhood Education Lab at the North Las Vegas campus marked Campus Children’s Week with a range of activities focused on creativity and community.
Cody the Coyote celebrated with parade and proclamation at CSN North Las Vegas campus
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 19, 2025
Cody the Coyote, the mascot of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), was welcomed with a major celebration on October 8 at the North Las Vegas campus.