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Dr. Shari Peterson elected to NWCCU commission
By Silver State Journal | Jun 17, 2025
Dr. Shari Peterson has been elected to serve as a commissioner for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Lake Tahoe shows stable but variable water clarity in latest report
By Silver State Journal | Jun 16, 2025
In 1969, Nevada and California established the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to manage development and protect Lake Tahoe.
Nevada State supports working students with flexible programs
By Silver State Journal | Jun 16, 2025
More students are managing the dual responsibilities of work and study.
Nevada DMV adopts electronic system for CDL medical certifications
By Silver State Journal | Jun 16, 2025
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced a change in the medical certification process for commercial drivers.
Nevada State University renews President DeRionne Pollard's contract
By Silver State Journal | Jun 13, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education's Board of Regents has renewed the contract for Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President of Nevada State University.
Nevadans urged caution after recent hantavirus cases reported
By Silver State Journal | Jun 12, 2025
Carson City, NV – The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) along with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) have issued a warning to residents following two confirmed cases of hantavirus.
Study links wet soils with increased flood risks during atmospheric river storms
By Silver State Journal | Jun 12, 2025
Atmospheric rivers are known for causing most of the flooding on the U.S. West Coast, while also providing essential moisture to the region.
Lisa Bakke named VP of finance and administration at CSN
By Silver State Journal | Jun 11, 2025
Lisa Bakke has been appointed as the new Vice President of Finance and Administration at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN).
Nevada Main Street announces accreditations for three communities
By Silver State Journal | Jun 10, 2025
Nevada Main Street has announced that three communities in the state have received national accreditation.
Study reveals insights into winter flooding patterns in California's Central Valley
By Silver State Journal | Jun 10, 2025
California's Central Valley, a vital agricultural area and home to over 1.3 million people, faces significant challenges with winter flooding.
TMCC explores using music as a tool against math anxiety
By Silver State Journal | Jun 10, 2025
Students and faculty at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) are exploring the potential of music to alleviate math anxiety.
AWS bootcamp equips CSN students with cloud skills
By Silver State Journal | Jun 10, 2025
It was a week focused on technology, hands-on learning, and problem-solving for 23 students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) at the AWS Cloud Bootcamp.
Professor to present on Lake Tahoe as North America's oldest freshwater lake
By Silver State Journal | Jun 10, 2025
Western Nevada College's Professor of Geosciences, Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, will be presenting her findings on Lake Tahoe's age at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village.
Western Nevada College celebrates prison graduates' achievements
By Silver State Journal | Jun 10, 2025
Western Nevada College (WNC) marked a significant milestone on June 10, celebrating the achievements of 11 graduates from the Class of 2025 at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC).
Nevada receives $3.4M NASA grant to boost STEM education
By Silver State Journal | Jun 9, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has been awarded a $3.4 million grant from NASA, aimed at enhancing STEM education and research across the state.
NSHE Board elects new chairperson Byron Brooks; Stephanie Goodman named vice chair
By Silver State Journal | Jun 9, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has elected Byron Brooks as Chair and Stephanie Goodman as Vice Chair for the 2025-26 term.
Nevada State University promotes flexible learning for modern college students
By Silver State Journal | Jun 9, 2025
Today's college students are balancing multiple roles beyond academics, including being parents, employees, and community members.
NSHE specialist Larry Pilon named June's employee of the month
By Silver State Journal | Jun 9, 2025
Larry Pilon has been named June's Classified Employee of the Month.
WNC professor Nigel Harrison named Community Hero by credit union
By Silver State Journal | Jun 8, 2025
Nigel Harrison, a professor at Western Nevada College, has been honored as a Community Hero by Greater Nevada Credit Union.
Nevada System receives $3.4M from NASA for STEM advancement
By Silver State Journal | Jun 7, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has been awarded a $3.4 million grant from NASA, aimed at enhancing STEM education and research in the state.