HENDERSON – Despite COVID-19 challenges, Nevada State College announced that 50 students within its School of Nursing all secured passing scores in September’s National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses which resulted in a 100 percent first-time passing rate. “Our department is extremely proud of our nursing students who have continued to stay … [Read more...] about Fifty Nursing Students at Nevada State College Secure 100 Percent Passing Rate on National Licensure Exam Despite Pandemic Setbacks
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Nevada State College President Highlights Record-Breaking Achievements in State of the College Address and Outlines Goals for Upcoming Legislative Session
HENDERSON – Nevada State College President Bart Patterson delivered the annual State of the College address on Tuesday, Sept. 22 where he detailed the impressive and dramatic growth the college is seeing despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as initiatives for the upcoming Legislative Session. In the last five years, Nevada State College’s student population more … [Read more...] about Nevada State College President Highlights Record-Breaking Achievements in State of the College Address and Outlines Goals for Upcoming Legislative Session
Nevada State College Approved for the State’s First-Ever Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Data Science
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced the Nevada System of Higher Education approved its newest Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Data Science. Pending approval from NSC’s accrediting body, the Data Science program will become the only one of its kind in the state of Nevada. Nevada State College developed this program to help … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Approved for the State’s First-Ever Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Data Science
Professors at Nevada State College Attend Professional Development Webinars to Ensure Quality Online Instruction
HENDERSON – To best serve its students, Nevada State College continues its commitment in providing its faculty professional development programs to enhance their online instruction through the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Online Teaching program as well as Nevada State College’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence’s (CTLE) Best … [Read more...] about Professors at Nevada State College Attend Professional Development Webinars to Ensure Quality Online Instruction
Nevada State College’s School of Education Receives $2.7 Million Grant From the U.S. Department of Education
HENDERSON – Nevada State College’s School of Education was selected by the United States Department of Education to receive $2,730,661 in funding under the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program – a Title V federal program that assists institutions in expanding educational opportunities for Hispanic students. Nevada State College, which was awarded the first-ever … [Read more...] about Nevada State College’s School of Education Receives $2.7 Million Grant From the U.S. Department of Education
Nevada State College Welcomes Record-Breaking Number of First-Year Students and Introduces New Degrees
HENDERSON – Nevada State College welcomes the 2020-2021 school year with a record-breaking first-year college student enrollment that has seen positive increases across several freshmen demographics including a 90 percent enrollment increase of African American students and more than an 80 percent increase in students enrolling with a high school GPA of 3.75 and above. Nevada … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Welcomes Record-Breaking Number of First-Year Students and Introduces New Degrees
Nevada State College Receives $50,000 Donation From Gene Haas Foundation
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced they received a $50,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation, a philanthropic organization within Haas Automotive. Known as the largest tool builder in the western world, Haas Automotive is opening a manufacturing facility in West Henderson. The donation was designated to help students through the impact of COVID-19 – be it the … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Receives $50,000 Donation From Gene Haas Foundation
Nevada State College Recognized as One of the Safest College Campuses in America
HENDERSON – Nevada State College, the second-fastest-growing college in the nation, announced they have been recognized as one the safest four-year colleges in America and have recently implemented the State Safe mobile safety app which will allow Nevada State College students access to multiple University Police services. According to Niche.com’s 2020 Safest College … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Recognized as One of the Safest College Campuses in America
Nevada State College Vice President of College and Community Engagement Accepted Into Prestigious Millennium Leadership Initiative
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced its Vice President of College and Community Engagement Edith Fernández, PhD has been accepted into the Millennium Leadership Initiative, an American Association of State Colleges and Universities program that provides traditionally underrepresented individuals working in higher ranks of education an opportunity to enhance and broaden … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Vice President of College and Community Engagement Accepted Into Prestigious Millennium Leadership Initiative
Nevada State College Now Accepting Applications for First Ever on Campus Student Housing
HENDERSON – Nevada State College, the nation’s second-fastest-growing college, announced that its first-ever on-campus student housing is nearing completion. The application process is currently underway for the fall 2020 semester. Most housing units will be available for occupancy prior to the start of the fall semester. The 342-bed housing village, which can also … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Now Accepting Applications for First Ever on Campus Student Housing
Nevada State College Makes 3D Printed Face Masks for Valley Healthcare Workers
To help the Southern Nevada community during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty members at Nevada State College have teamed together to donate needed items to several organizations including 3D printed face masks, personal protective equipment (PPE), viral transport mediums and fresh vegetables grown at the campus garden. The Mathematics Department at Nevada State College is … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Makes 3D Printed Face Masks for Valley Healthcare Workers
Nevada State College Announces New Dean for School of Nursing
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced June Eastridge, Ed.D., MSN, RN, CNE, COI, as the new Dean of the School of Nursing. Dr. Eastridge worked for more than two decades as a registered nurse specializing in trauma and critical care in New Mexico. During this time, Dr. Eastridge earned her tenure as an Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico where she … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Announces New Dean for School of Nursing
Nevada State College President Plans to Retire Next Year
HENDERSON – In a letter sent to the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor and Board of Regents on Tuesday, Nevada State College President Bart Patterson announced he does not plan to seek renewal of his contract. Effective June 30, 2021, Patterson will step down after leading the college for nearly 10 years as its seventh and longest-serving president. “Serving … [Read more...] about Nevada State College President Plans to Retire Next Year
Nevada State College Commended for Impressive Growth and Success
HENDERSON – Nevada State College President Bart Patterson announced today that the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) reaffirmed Nevada State’s institutional accreditation. NWCCU, a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that accredits institutions of higher education by applying evidence-informed standards and processes to support continuous … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Commended for Impressive Growth and Success
Nevada State College Announces New Vice President of College and Community Engagement
HENDERSON – Nevada State College promoted Dr. Edith Fernández to Vice President of College and Community Engagement. Fernández previously served as the Associate Vice President of Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives for the college. In her new position, Fernández will oversee the Career Services Center, campus police and safety, Gear Up and the Office of … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Announces New Vice President of College and Community Engagement