Silver State Journal

 

Latest News


Agency

CSN hosts virtual event on Fulbright teaching opportunities

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is inviting its faculty and staff to a virtual event to learn about opportunities available through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.


Agency

Foothill High School sees rise in CTE programs through CSN partnership

Foothill High School is experiencing a significant increase in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, largely due to the efforts of counselor Christy Zamora.


Agency

CSN call center closed for spring break; campuses remain open

CSN has announced that its call center will be closed during Spring Break from March 17 to March 21, 2025.


Agency

Churchill County High School senior receives prestigious Regents' Scholar Award

The values of family, education, and community service have been central to Dru MacKay's life since childhood.


Agency

Kristin VanderMolen receives 2025 Rising Researcher Award from NSHE Board

DRI scientist Kristin VanderMolen, Ph.D., has been recognized with the 2025 Rising Researcher Award by the NSHE Board of Regents.


Agency

Western Nevada College celebrates five faculty members granted tenure

Five faculty members from Western Nevada College (WNC) have achieved tenure, a significant career milestone, as approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.


Agency

Dr. Drake promotes outdoor wellness experience for students

Dr. Marlene Drake has developed a unique approach to teaching that incorporates outdoor activities to enhance mental health and wellness among her students.


Agency

New tool aids farmers in optimizing water management through satellite data

A new tool developed by the OpenET team, supported by NASA, DRI, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), aims to assist farmers and ranchers in managing water resources more effectively.


Agency

Nevada System appoints Jennifer McGrath as new regent for District 2

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the appointment of Jennifer McGrath to the Board of Regents, representing District 2.


Agency

Western Nevada College offers late-start classes from March 24

Students at Western Nevada College (WNC) will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of late-start classes beginning March 24.


Agency

Nevada allocates $1M from license plate sales to protect Lake Tahoe

The Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) has announced that over $1 million from the sale and renewal of Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates will be allocated to several environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe Basin.


Agency

Nevada State University hosts NSHE Board of Regents meeting this week

Nevada State University is set to host the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents quarterly meeting on March 6-7, 2025.


Agency

Eighth-grader completes private pilot ground school at Western Nevada College

Eighth-grade student Keagan Craig has completed the AV 110 Private Pilot Ground School course at Western Nevada College (WNC).


Agency

Governor appoints new regent following Dr. Tarkanian's passing

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has announced the appointment of Jennifer McGrath to the Board of Regents for District 2.


Agency

Washoe County teacher awarded $25K Milken Educator Award

Washoe County School District teacher Allie Galas was honored with the Milken Educator Award during a school assembly on Tuesday.


Agency

DRI hosts science-focused literacy events for young children in Nevada

DRI’s STEM Education Program is organizing free events aimed at enhancing literacy through science activities for Pre-K children in Nevada.


Agency

Nevada's NOER grant supports over 10K youth in outdoor learning

In 2024, the Nevada Outdoor Education & Recreation (NOER) grant program launched with notable success.


Agency

Three educators bring diverse experiences to TMCC's English department

English instructors Sabrina Ladd, Kathy Hanselman, and Felicia DeWald have dedicated their careers to higher education at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC).


Agency

CSN offers FAFSA workshops across multiple campuses for stress-free filing

Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 academic year can be a straightforward process with the assistance of the College of Southern Nevada's (CSN) Office of Financial Aid.


Agency

Nevada Division of Water Resources to measure well water levels statewide

In March, the Nevada Division of Water Resources will conduct measurements of groundwater levels in irrigation and stock water wells across various regions in the state.