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Student entrepreneurs prepare for Side Hustle Expo with expert guidance
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 21, 2025
The upcoming Side Hustle Expo, in collaboration with the City of North Las Vegas, NV Capital Readiness Program (NVCRP), EmployNV, and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), aims to provide a platform for student entrepreneurs.
WNC construction students volunteer at Solista Carson senior living community
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 21, 2025
Western Nevada College's Construction students recently volunteered their time and skills to assist senior citizens at Solista Carson, an independent living community.
Experts advise caution around Lake Tahoe's black bear population
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 20, 2025
The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) is a coalition of experts from various federal, state, and local agencies dedicated to the study and welfare of black bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
CSN's Dr. James McCoy honored as distinguished college administrator
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 20, 2025
Dr. James McCoy of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has been recognized as a Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished College Administrator.
Western Nevada College hosts free public viewing for upcoming total lunar eclipse
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 20, 2025
Jack C. Davis Observatory (JCDO) at Western Nevada College is preparing for a lunar eclipse viewing event on March 13-14, staying open from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. The event is free for the public. “The real action starts just after 10 p.m. as the...
Nevada System of Higher Education evaluates new federal guidance impact
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 19, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is reviewing the recent Dear Colleague Letter from the U.S. Department of Education to assess its implications for Nevada's higher education institutions.
Nevada System of Higher Education reviews federal guidance impact
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 19, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is currently reviewing a recent Dear Colleague Letter from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tahoe snowshoe trek offers outdoor learning for local students
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 19, 2025
For the 11th consecutive year, organizations have collaborated to offer an outdoor educational experience for students and teachers in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
WNC professor reveals Lake Tahoe as North America's oldest freshwater lake
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 18, 2025
Western Nevada College's Professor of Geosciences, Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, has made a significant discovery regarding Lake Tahoe.
CSN celebrates DWED graduates' achievements
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 18, 2025
The Division of Workforce & Economic Development (DWED) at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) held its graduation ceremony on December 19, 2024.
Study links climate change-induced weather whiplash to increased wildfire risks
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 18, 2025
A recent study highlights the impact of weather whiplash on wildfire risks, with a focus on Southern California's devastating fires in January.
Career and technical education open house offers insight into job-ready skills
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 18, 2025
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Open House will take place on Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center.
Health & Wellness Fair set for March 25 at CSN North Las Vegas Campus
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 18, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is organizing a Health & Wellness Fair at its North Las Vegas Campus on March 25, 2025.
CSN offers mental health first aid training for students
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 18, 2025
CSN Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is organizing an in-person Mental Health First Aid Training session.
Reward offered for information on two elk poaching cases near Nevada/Utah border
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 15, 2025
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has announced a $2,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of two elk poaching cases near the Nevada/Utah border.
Western Nevada College strengthens nursing faculty with new appointments
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 15, 2025
Western Nevada College (WNC) has welcomed three new faculty members to its Nursing Program for the 2024-25 academic year.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company celebrates 35 years with special performance
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 14, 2025
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company (WNMTC) is set to commemorate its 35th anniversary with a special production titled "Celebrate the Magic."
CSN invites input on strategic bridge plan through listening sessions
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 14, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is entering a new phase of leadership and is seeking input from its community on the 2025-2027 Strategic Bridge Plan.
Rock sales fund new scholarship for geoscience students at Western Nevada College
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 14, 2025
Geosciences Professor Dr. Winnie Kortemeier at Western Nevada College has used her extensive rock collection to benefit students through a unique fundraiser.
Ashley Wenger-Slaba appointed as commissioner for Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 13, 2025
Ashley Wenger-Slaba, the senior vice president of employee experience, education, and workforce relations at Sanford Health, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).