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Nevada approves new strategic plan for its higher education system

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has approved the "Success by Design" strategic plan, which will guide the future of higher education across Nevada's eight institutions until 2031.


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Nevada announces recipients for outdoor education grant program

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation has announced the recipients of its second annual Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program.


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Nevada welcomes new and returning regents to board

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has officially welcomed four Regents to its Board, with two newly elected and two re-elected members taking their oaths in a ceremony conducted by Judge Jacqueline M. Bluth.


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Nevada awards $250K for outdoor education and recreation projects

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, along with the Advisory Board on Outdoor Recreation (ABOR), has announced the recipients of its second annual grant cycle for the Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program.


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Nevada focuses on economic growth through community engagement and virtual reality training

As the new year unfolds, a call to action has been made for community engagement in crafting policies and programs that support businesses and create well-paying jobs for Nevadans.


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Nevada welcomes new and returning regents to oversee higher education

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has officially welcomed four Regents during a special meeting in January.


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Tahoe planning agency focuses on preservation amid climate challenges

Hayley Williamson, the newly appointed chair of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board, emphasizes her commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe's unique environment.


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Cafe Verde launches online meal ordering at Dandini Campus

Cafe Verde, located at the Dandini Campus in the V. James Eardley Student Center, has introduced a new online ordering system for Spring 2025.


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Nevada extends digital education partnership for fifth year

The Nevada Department of Education and Nevada Gold Mines have extended their partnership with Discovery Education for a fifth consecutive year.


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Nevada approves Campus for Hope project addressing homelessness

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has approved the application for the Campus for Hope, a collaborative initiative by Southern Nevada's business and non-profit communities.


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Nevada State University outlines growth plans and athletics launch

Nevada State University President DeRionne Pollard highlighted the university's achievements in 2024 and outlined future priorities during the annual State of the University address.


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TMCC alumna reflects on career from army medic to intelligence analyst

Alumna Sam McGuire, a graduate of the TMCC Emergency Management Program, has dedicated her career to public service.


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Study uncovers ancient forest preserved in Beartooth Plateau ice

Scientists from the Desert Research Institute (DRI), Montana State University, and the U.S. Geological Survey have uncovered a 6,000-year-old forest preserved in an ice patch on the Beartooth Plateau.


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CSN shares marketing session materials for wider accessibility

A recent session titled "How to Work with Marketing & Communications" hosted by the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) saw attendance from a couple dozen participants.


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Nevada State University's president to deliver annual address

President DeRionne Pollard is set to deliver the State of the University address for Nevada State University.


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Nevada launches new stem teaching endorsement for elementary educators

The Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) and the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) have announced the approval of a new STEM endorsement for licensed teachers by the State of Nevada Legislative Commission. “With...


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Spring 2025 convocation highlights and recording available online

The Spring 2025 Convocation took place on January 13, beginning with a breakfast and networking session in the June Whitley Lounge.


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CSN hosts event on immigration updates for college students

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is organizing an event titled "Immigration Updates for Nevada College Students & Support Staff" on January 29 at the North Las Vegas Campus.


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CSN Connections Spring events scheduled for early February

Mark your calendars for the spring CSN Connections events, scheduled for February 4-6, 2025.


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Reno-Sparks releases urban heat data following successful mapping campaign

The Reno-Sparks Heat Mapping Project has successfully completed its temperature mapping campaign, releasing detailed data and modeled temperature maps for the Truckee Meadows communities.