Dr. Edith Fernandez, Vice President of Culture, Planning & Policy at Nevada State College (Nevada State), has been recognized by the Sandy Peltyn Foundation as a “Señora of Excellence” for her work in supporting the academic advancement of Latino youth. Dr. Edith Fernandez was honored during the 2023 Awards Gala on Saturday, June 17 at the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las … [Read more...] about Vice President of Nevada State University Recognized as a Señora of Excellence by the Sandy Peltyn Foundation
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Governor Joe Lombardo Signs into Law the Renaming of Nevada State College to Nevada State University
Nevada State College (Nevada State) will officially become Nevada State University on July 1, 2023 after Governor Joe Lombardo signed legislation codifying the renaming into law; SB273 received unanimous support from both the Nevada Assembly and Senate. The renaming goes into effect as Nevada State celebrates the culmination of its 20th anniversary year. Nevada State will … [Read more...] about Governor Joe Lombardo Signs into Law the Renaming of Nevada State College to Nevada State University
Nevada State College Launches First-Generation Success Program with $4 Million Anonymous Gift
Nevada State College (Nevada State), the NSHE institution with the highest percentage of first-generation college students, is launching a new initiative called the First & Fierce Program to support first-generation students, made possible through a $4 million anonymous gift. The donation will be used to fund the new program, which will provide mentorship support, … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Launches First-Generation Success Program with $4 Million Anonymous Gift
Nevada State College Announces Largest Graduating Class in History Ahead of Spring Commencement
HENDERSON, Nev. – Nevada State College (Nevada State) will celebrate its largest graduating class of 895 graduates at the spring 2023 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6. Founded in 2002, Nevada State has become the fastest growing institution in the state, boasting a student body of 7,162 students in its undergraduate and master’s programs. Following spring commencement, … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Announces Largest Graduating Class in History Ahead of Spring Commencement
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It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Higher EducationA Cornerstone of Nevada’s Recovery
Nearly 20 years ago, economic development officials in Nevada wondered what the state could do to attract employers in the fast-growing biotechnology sector. Industry officials told them flat-out that Nevada simply didn’t have the skilled professional workforce to support biotechnology companies. Flash forward to this spring, when StemExpress announced plans to launch a … [Read more...] about Higher Education
Nevada State College Professor Receives National Achievement Award for Innovations in Teacher Education
HENDERSON – Nevada State College, a four-year public institution, announced today that Dr. Kevin Graziano of the School of Education received the 2021 Edward C. Pomeroy Award from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). This professional achievement award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of teacher education made at a collegiate, … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Professor Receives National Achievement Award for Innovations in Teacher Education
Nevada State College President Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced its President, Bart Patterson, received a Lifetime Achievement Award during The Village Foundation’s tenth annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 6. The Village Foundation collaborates, supports, and funds projects that focus on increasing achievement of challenged students. Patterson, who became involved with the Village … [Read more...] about Nevada State College President Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Applications Open for Nevada State College’s Newest Summer Bridge Program Designed for Incoming Black Students
HENDERSON – Sankofa, Nevada State College’s newest student program designed to support the retention and recruitment of Black students, announced it’s accepting applications for its Summer Bridge Program. The program, held in the summer before the school year begins, provides high school juniors and seniors as well as incoming Nevada State freshmen an opportunity to learn … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Nevada State College’s Newest Summer Bridge Program Designed for Incoming Black Students
Nevada State College Ranks #2 in Nationwide Search for Best Elementary Education Degree
HENDERSON – Nevada State College, a four year public institution, announced it has ranked number two in Best Value Schools’ nationwide search for Best Elementary Education Degrees. Best Value Schools researched accredited programs and assigned a weighted score based on the cost of tuition and the number of credit hours in the program. The organization stated, “Nevada State … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Ranks #2 in Nationwide Search for Best Elementary Education Degree
Nevada State College’s Early Childhood Education Center to Open Fall 2021 Within the New $61.8m School of Education Building
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced its first-ever early childhood education center is slated to open in the Fall of 2021 within the newly constructed Glenn and Ande Christenson School of Education Building. The $61.8-million-building will house Nevada State’s in-demand education degrees including the state of Nevada’s first-ever dual early childhood & early … [Read more...] about Nevada State College’s Early Childhood Education Center to Open Fall 2021 Within the New $61.8m School of Education Building
Nevada State College Welcomes New Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
HENDERSON – Nevada State College, one of the fastest growing colleges in the nation, announced Dr. Elizabeth Gunn as the new Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Before accepting a position with Nevada State College, Gunn served as Associate Dean of Academic Programs at Rutgers University in New Jersey since 2017. Prior to working at Rutgers University, Gunn was … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Welcomes New Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
100 Black Men of Las Vegas Awards Nevada State College’s Collegiate 100 Program With $22,000 in Scholarship Funds
HENDERSON – The Collegiate 100 program (C100) at Nevada State College, the second only program of its kind west of the Mississippi, was awarded $22,000 by the Las Vegas Chapter of 100 Black Men, a nonprofit organization that strives to improve the quality of life and enhance educational opportunities for African Americans. “The implementation of C100 and the contribution … [Read more...] about 100 Black Men of Las Vegas Awards Nevada State College’s Collegiate 100 Program With $22,000 in Scholarship Funds
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Education in Nevada right now is going through a trial by fire as teachers and administrators try to find the best way to continue teaching amidst a pandemic. From distance learning to increased gaps in student needs, 2020 has been a challenging year for educators. Recently, leaders in education met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Report Shows 28 Percent Increase in Voting Rate Among Nevada State College Students, Shift to Early Voting
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced student voter turnout increased by nearly 28 percentage points over four years according to a recent report from The National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement at Tufts University’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Learning which collects student voter registration and turnout data. From 2014 to 2018, the Nevada State … [Read more...] about Report Shows 28 Percent Increase in Voting Rate Among Nevada State College Students, Shift to Early Voting