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Nevada System of Higher Education announces participation in 2025 Great Nevada ShakeOut
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 9, 2025
All colleges and universities within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will take part in the 2025 Great Nevada ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake preparedness drill scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:16 AM.
College of Southern Nevada to participate in statewide earthquake drill
By R. B. Price | Oct 9, 2025
On October 16 at 10:17 a.m., the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) will participate in the Great Nevada ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake preparedness drill.
WNC Foundation announces winners of annual Golf for Education tournament
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 9, 2025
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 401 team secured first place at the Western Nevada College Foundation’s 26th annual Golf for Education tournament, held at Toiyabe Golf Club.
Ashley Cornish wins Desert Research Institute's national award for women in atmospheric sciences
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 8, 2025
Ashley Cornish, a doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia, has been named the recipient of the 27th annual Peter B. Wagner Memorial Award for Women in Atmospheric Sciences.
Coyote Golf Classic returns this November supporting CSN student-athlete scholarships
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 7, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Athletics department will host the Coyote Golf Classic on Monday, November 17 at Reflection Bay Golf Club.
Two CSN faculty named to Leadership Las Vegas G.O.A.T. cohort
By R. B. Price | Oct 7, 2025
Two faculty members from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Dr. Janna Bernstein Rogers and Dr. Racquel Melson, have been selected to participate in the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2026.
CSN graduate Ashley Perez receives national dental assisting scholarship
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 7, 2025
Ashley Perez, a 2024 graduate of the College of Southern Nevada's (CSN) dental assisting program, has been selected as one of ten recipients nationwide for the 2025 Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship.
NSHE offers free cybersecurity webinars for students, faculty, and staff
By R. B. Price | Oct 7, 2025
NSHE System Computing Services will hold a series of free cybersecurity webinars throughout October in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announces end of grading season on October 15
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 7, 2025
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has announced that the annual grading and digging season for permitted projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin will end on October 15.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in November
By R. B. Price | Oct 7, 2025
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will stage the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" in November.
TMCC Art Galleries launch four exhibitions highlighting regional artists
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 6, 2025
Four new exhibitions featuring local and western U.S. artists will open at the Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Art Galleries from October 13 to November 6.
TMCC celebrates school spirit with annual events supporting student-athletes
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 6, 2025
The Dandini Campus at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) recently hosted its second annual Spirit Day, followed by the third annual Kickstart Tailgate fundraiser in support of the college’s men’s and women’s soccer teams.
Nevada Promise Scholarship deadline set for October 31 at Western Nevada College
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 6, 2025
The Nevada Promise Scholarship application deadline is approaching on October 31, with Western Nevada College (WNC) encouraging high school seniors and their parents to apply.
Study finds nearly 40% of Nevada wells show significant groundwater declines
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 6, 2025
A recent study published in Hydrological Processes has found that groundwater levels are declining significantly in nearly 40% of thousands of wells analyzed across Nevada.
Nevada DMV urges regular screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By R. B. Price | Oct 3, 2025
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is encouraging residents to prioritize breast cancer prevention, early detection, and access to treatment during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
Nevada reports higher test scores and graduation rates for K-12 students
By R. S. Lincoln | Oct 2, 2025
Nevada’s Department of Education has reported improvements in student performance for the 2024-25 academic year.
CSN hosts Construction Career Day for students and community
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 2, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada’s School of Advanced and Applied Technologies, together with the Nevada Contractors Association, will host Construction Career Day on October 24, 2025.
Nevada appoints Philippe Ziade and George Alwan as special envoys
By R. B. Price | Oct 2, 2025
Philippe Ziade and George Alwan have been appointed as Special Envoys for the State of Nevada.
Geology students investigate Lake Tahoe's ancient volcanic history with WNC professor
By Y. M. Deleon | Oct 2, 2025
Western Nevada College geology students recently participated in a field trip to Lake Tahoe, led by Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, Professor of Geosciences.
Tammy Koll named October employee of the month at College of Southern Nevada
By R. B. Price | Oct 2, 2025
Tammy Koll has been named the October 2025 Classified Staff Employee of the Month at the College of Southern Nevada.