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WNC graduates launch Cellar 8 Wine Bar in downtown Carson City
By R. B. Price | Sep 4, 2025
Maxine Holland and Jessica Brooks, both graduates of Western Nevada College (WNC), have launched a new venture in downtown Carson City with the reopening of Cellar 8 Wine Bar at 408 N. Carson Street.
Alexandra Snabon-Jun named 2026 Nevada State Teacher of the Year
By Y. M. Deleon | Sep 3, 2025
Alexandra Snabon-Jun has been named the 2026 Nevada State Teacher of the Year in a ceremony held on Wednesday.
Lake Tahoe License Plate Program opens grant applications for environmental projects
By Y. M. Deleon | Sep 3, 2025
Applications are now being accepted for environmental grants funded by the Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plate Program.
DRI offers TMCC students practical science experience through summer internships
By Y. M. Deleon | Sep 3, 2025
This summer, the Desert Research Institute (DRI) hosted eighteen students from Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) at its Reno campus for a ten-week paid internship.
Nevada DMV resumes limited services after statewide network security incident
By Y. M. Deleon | Sep 2, 2025
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the status of its services following a network security incident that took place in the early morning hours of August 24, 2025.
TMCC launches trail skills certificate with support from Greg Nelson Trust
By Silver State Journal | Sep 2, 2025
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is set to introduce a new non-credit certification program focused on trail building and maintenance, supported by a $164,744 grant from the Greg Nelson Trust.
College of Southern Nevada opens new workforce training center on Historic Westside
By Silver State Journal | Sep 2, 2025
City and state officials gathered with representatives from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) to mark the ribbon cutting of the new Workforce and Education Training Center (WETC) in the Historic Westside.
Nevada System of Higher Education outlines new steps to improve math education
By Silver State Journal | Sep 2, 2025
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has released a new report titled Next Steps Nevada, which focuses on improving math education to better prepare students for college, careers, and the workforce.
Western Nevada College Child Development Center wins best child care provider for eighth year
By R. S. Lincoln | Sep 1, 2025
Western Nevada College’s Child Development Center (CDC) has been named the Best Child Care/Day Care Provider in Carson City for the eighth consecutive year by the Nevada Appeal.
Saturn’s moon Titan observed during rare transit at Jack C. Davis Observatory
By Silver State Journal | Aug 31, 2025
Members of the Western Nevada Astronomical Society and Jack C. Davis Observatory (JCDO) Director Dr. Thomas Herring recently observed Titan, Saturn's largest moon, as it passed in front of the planet during a nighttime event at the observatory.
Western Nevada College launches new continuing education courses in artificial intelligence
By Silver State Journal | Aug 31, 2025
Western Nevada College’s Continuing Education program is introducing a set of courses focused on artificial intelligence.
College of Southern Nevada announces fall enrollment growth amid new campus initiatives
By Silver State Journal | Aug 29, 2025
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is beginning the new academic year with an increase in student enrollment and several campus initiatives.
TMCC Art Galleries launch four fall exhibitions featuring faculty and local artists
By Silver State Journal | Aug 28, 2025
This fall, Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Art Galleries will present four new exhibitions at the Dandini Campus.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency approves Spooner Summit Mobility Hub project
By Silver State Journal | Aug 27, 2025
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board has approved the Spooner Summit Mobility Hub project, a major environmental improvement effort aimed at transforming the Nevada State Route 28 corridor.
Why road safety initiatives are crucial for College of Southern Nevada commuters
By Silver State Journal | Aug 25, 2025
Every semester, students, faculty, and staff at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) commute to campus by various means, including cars, buses, bicycles, or on foot.
Truckee Meadows Community College launches new slogan and highlights fall activities
By Silver State Journal | Aug 25, 2025
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) has launched a new slogan, “Your Story Starts Here,” as part of its branding for the Fall Semester.
Nevada State University adopts comprehensive tobacco-free campus policy
By Silver State Journal | Aug 25, 2025
Nevada State University will implement a tobacco-free campus policy starting Monday, August 25, aligning with over 2,100 colleges and universities across the country, including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Brenda Romero recognized as September 2025 AFA Employee of the Month at CSN
By Silver State Journal | Aug 23, 2025
Brenda Romero, Coordinator in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), has been named the September 2025 Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) Employee of the Month.
CSN student Alecia Lopez receives national workforce scholarship
By Silver State Journal | Aug 23, 2025
Alecia Lopez, a student at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), has been named an inaugural 2025 Chime Workforce Scholar.
Great Basin College instructor delivers electrical safety training at Alaska mine
By Silver State Journal | Aug 23, 2025
Great Basin College electrical instructor Amber Cannon recently provided electrical safety training at the Hecla Greens Creek mine in Alaska.