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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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).


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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).


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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.


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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.


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CSN ECo Club explores Red Rock Canyon's natural wonders

On February 27, 2025, over 30 students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) participated in an educational outing organized by the ECo Club at Red Rock Canyon.


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Nevada educators receive national recognition with RISE awards

Two Nevada school employees have been recognized with the national Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award.


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CSN hosts events for Women's Empowerment Month featuring leadership discussions

CSN's Women's Alliance is organizing a series of events for Women’s Empowerment Month, offering opportunities to engage in discussions on leadership, resilience, and issues such as affordable childcare.


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Coyote Conversations discusses women's empowerment month

Dr. Yvonne Realivasquez, Clarissa Cota, and Dr. Kelleen O’Connell recently participated in an episode of Coyote Conversations to discuss Women's Empowerment Month.


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Charleston Campus honors Veronica Ochoa as March 2025 employee of the month

Veronica Ochoa, an Accountant Technician I specializing in Third Party Contracts at the Charleston Campus, has been named March 2025 Employee of the Month for Classified Staff.