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Nevada Dental Board adopts new rules for handling consumer complaints
By B. B. Urness | Dec 6, 2024
The Nevada Board of Dental Examiners has enacted a regulation aimed at enhancing the agency's processes for reviewing and investigating consumer complaints.
University police launch memorial initiative with symbolic patches for campus unity
By B. B. Urness | Dec 6, 2024
University Police Services Southern Command has announced a new Memorial and Awareness initiative aimed at strengthening campus connections within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
TMCC sees record enrollment growth post-pandemic
By B. B. Urness | Dec 6, 2024
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) has seen a significant increase in student enrollment, reaching over 11,000 students in Fall 2024.
Jorge Gamez honored as December employee of the month at CSN
By B. B. Urness | Dec 5, 2024
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has recognized Jorge Gamez as the December 2024 Employee of the Month.
Nevada State University's nursing simulation center earns provisional accreditation
By B. B. Urness | Dec 5, 2024
Nevada State University's School of Nursing Simulation Center has achieved Provisional Accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
College of Southern Nevada offers mental health first aid training on December 13
By B. B. Urness | Dec 5, 2024
The College of Southern Nevada is set to host an in-person Mental Health First Aid training session on December 13, 2024.
Final star party of 2024 at WNC's observatory set for Dec. 7
By B. B. Urness | Dec 5, 2024
The Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College will host its final star party of 2024 on December 7, providing an opportunity for the community to learn about double stars, galaxies, and planets.
CSN welcomes Josh Webb as manager of performing arts center
By B. B. Urness | Dec 5, 2024
CSN is set to welcome Josh Webb as the new Manager of the Performing Arts Center starting in early January.
CSN begins search for new president with focus on community engagement
By B. B. Urness | Dec 4, 2024
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has begun its search for a new president.
CSN alums create successful T-shirt business through innovative class project
By B. B. Urness | Dec 4, 2024
Streetcrafter, a T-shirt business, emerged from a College of Southern Nevada (CSN) business class where students engaged in practical learning through a makerspace environment.
Research shows persistent disparities in cancer risk from US air pollution
By B. B. Urness | Dec 3, 2024
New research conducted by the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) examines the distribution of air pollution and its associated cancer risks across U.S. communities.
Lake Tahoe mooring lottery entries open until January 31
By B. B. Urness | Dec 2, 2024
Entries for the 2025 Lake Tahoe mooring lottery are now open and will be accepted until January 31, 2025.
Nurses association hosts Bingo Night fundraiser at Western Nevada College
By B. B. Urness | Dec 2, 2024
The National Students Nurses Association is organizing a Bingo Night at Western Nevada College.
CSN launches 2025 calendar with peaceful places theme
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 26, 2024
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has released its 2025 Classified Calendar, themed "Peaceful Places."
Beth Phelps honored as December 2024 classified employee of the month
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 26, 2024
Beth Phelps has been named the December 2024 Classified Employee of the Month.
Scholarship launched by WNC addresses childcare worker shortage
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 25, 2024
The childcare sector in Nevada is facing a significant challenge, with nearly 65 percent of children aged 0-5 living in households where all parents are working.
TMCC faculty receive awards for sustainability education and healthcare simulation excellence
By B. B. Urness | Nov 22, 2024
Dr. Cecilia Vigil, a biology instructor at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), has been awarded the 2024 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award in the Best Educator category.
FAFSA available early; WNC aids students in preparing financial plans
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 22, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 academic year is now available, providing an earlier opportunity for students planning to attend college in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026.
Electrify Nevada Accelerator launches to boost clean energy startups
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 21, 2024
Ryan Jeffery, senior managing director at gener8tor, has announced the launch of the Electrify Nevada Accelerator.
Nevada sees slight rise in high school graduation rates for Class of 2024
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 21, 2024
The Nevada Department of Education has reported an increase in high school graduation rates for the Class of 2024.