Education has long been a hot-button issue in Nevada, oftentimes because of a negative perception. Recently, executives representing education in Nevada met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss this perception, the challenges the state faces and solutions moving forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
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Around the State: November 2018
CSN Receives STEM Education Grant The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) recently announced that the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology has awarded the college $1 million to help strengthen STEM education in under-represented student populations. The grant will be used to fund the development of initiatives that seek to increase the number of … [Read more...] about Around the State: November 2018
Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018
An Iconic History NAWBO Southern Nevada The mission of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada is to educate, empower and promote women business owners to experience success in all economic, political and social arenas. The organization provides informative and success driven monthly meetings which include time devoted to networking with other … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018
AT&T Award to Help Low-Income High School Students Obtain College Credit through CSN Jumpstart Program
New, first-of-its-kind scholarship will allow 135 low-income students to take 476 college credits this fall at their high school for free. LAS VEGAS, The College of Southern Nevada and the AT&T Aspire Foundation have partnered to provide a scholarship for low-income high school students enrolled in CSN Jumpstart concurrent-enrollment courses. The AT&T Aspire … [Read more...] about AT&T Award to Help Low-Income High School Students Obtain College Credit through CSN Jumpstart Program
Around the State: July 2017
NDOT Shares DataWith App Waze The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced a data-sharing partnership with Waze, a free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app. Through the app, NDOT state road construction, incident and closure data will become available to Nevada drivers. In a two-way data exchange, Waze will provide NDOT with anonymous traffic … [Read more...] about Around the State: July 2017
CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus
As the unmanned aerial vehicle industry expands, CSN works with industry leaders to prepare LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is developing a new discipline in unmanned aviation systems, thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. The $195,924.88 grant, announced this month, helps cover the cost of equipment and supplies … [Read more...] about CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus
CSN Career Fair Connects Job Seekers and Employers
The public is invited to showcase job skills to dozens of recruiters at the April 18 event LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2017 – The College of Southern Nevada will soon host its Spring 2017 Career Fair, where dozens of employers will tap the local talent pool to fill hundreds of job opportunities and internships available locally and nationwide. The event is open to the public and … [Read more...] about CSN Career Fair Connects Job Seekers and Employers
Thousands of Local K-12 Students to Experience Hands-on Science, Technology
LAS VEGAS – With science and technology becoming a necessary component of our daily lives and careers, the next generation of schoolchildren will be able to explore and enjoy a fun day of learning at CSN’s upcoming Science & Technology Expo. Held on the community college’s North Las Vegas campus each year, the expo partners CSN, the CSN Foundation and the Clark County … [Read more...] about Thousands of Local K-12 Students to Experience Hands-on Science, Technology
CSN Named Safest College in Nevada
The report used federal crime and education statistics to make a determination LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada was named the safest college in the state by a home security provider, which used data and statistics from the FBI and U.S. Department of Education. “The College of Southern Nevada does an amazing job of protecting its students from violence and … [Read more...] about CSN Named Safest College in Nevada
CSN to Add State-of-the-Art Flight Simulators to Aviation Program
A STEM Workforce Challenge Grant helps with advanced training LAS VEGAS – A grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology will allow the College of Southern Nevada to enhance its popular Aviation Training program with new, state-of-the-art equipment that will ultimately save students money while providing them the latest technological training … [Read more...] about CSN to Add State-of-the-Art Flight Simulators to Aviation Program
CSN to Partner with UMC to Train Region’s Nurses
A STEM Workforce Challenge Grant helps develop a more highly skilled workforce LAS VEGAS– The College of Southern Nevada and University Medical Center are joining forces to develop an innovative nurse residency pilot program that will provide in-depth training to new registered nurses, funded in part by grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and … [Read more...] about CSN to Partner with UMC to Train Region’s Nurses
Pinot’s Palette to Open Third Las Vegas Location at Town Square
Visitors at Town Square will soon have a new place to bring out their inner artist. Pinot’s Palette, the popular paint-and-sip studio, will be bringing more fun and creativity to the community when it opens its third Las Vegas valley studio at Town Square on Friday, April 7. Located on the west end of Town Square, across from the Yard House and just below AMC Town Square 18 … [Read more...] about Pinot’s Palette to Open Third Las Vegas Location at Town Square
CSN President Presents College Outlook & Plans to Restructure
New data related to the college’s role in regional economic development reveals CSN’s impact LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada has a nearly $1 billion impact annually on the local business community, according to a new independently produced economic impact report. CSN President Michael Richards presented the report and discussed the college's outlook in a town … [Read more...] about CSN President Presents College Outlook & Plans to Restructure
National Guard & Reserve Group Honors CSN Police Chief
The Department’s support for our military goes ‘above and beyond’ College of Southern Nevada Police Chief Darryl Caraballo was honored for the department’s steadfast support of the U.S. military. Chief Caraballo is also a veteran himself of the United States Marine Corps. “They’re going above and beyond in making sure their service members get the support they need,” said … [Read more...] about National Guard & Reserve Group Honors CSN Police Chief
Nevada Builders Alliance Women’s Council Awards Scholarships, Including First To Female In Construction Studies
Carson City, Nev. – The Nevada Builders Alliance Women’s Council awarded four scholarships to Nevada college students enrolled in construction-related programs. Betty Morton from the College of Southern Nevada, Donovan Walker from Western Nevada College, Joseph Brand from Great Basin College and Richard Schnitz from Truckee Meadows Community College each received $1,000 from … [Read more...] about Nevada Builders Alliance Women’s Council Awards Scholarships, Including First To Female In Construction Studies
Leadership Henderson Announces 2017 Class
HENDERSON – Leadership Henderson recently announced its class of 2017, the 17th graduating class of the program offered by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The 26 community and business leaders will receive more than 30 hours of professional leadership development training, which began with a kickoff event Oct. 13 and will continue through May. During the next … [Read more...] about Leadership Henderson Announces 2017 Class
CSN Documentary to be Presented as Final Presidential Debate Nears
LAS VEGAS – As policymakers tackle college affordability leading to November’s election, the College of Southern Nevada is pleased to announce its documentary “No Greater Odds” will be screened on campus, just ahead of the final presidential debate at UNLV. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with higher education policy experts on investing in free … [Read more...] about CSN Documentary to be Presented as Final Presidential Debate Nears
ITT Tech Students Invited to CSN Open House
College officials will help stranded students transition to the state’s largest higher education institution LAS VEGAS– The College of Southern Nevada invites former ITT Tech students to an open house event designed exclusively for them. Scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 8 on the North Las Vegas Campus, the event will help students learn how to transition from the closed private … [Read more...] about ITT Tech Students Invited to CSN Open House
CSN to Host New Student Information Sessions
Potential students are invited to attend one of the monthly gatherings LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada invites prospective students and those just beginning the college search process to attend one of our new student information sessions. These sessions will occur monthly this semester and will offer information on topics that are vital for new students, … [Read more...] about CSN to Host New Student Information Sessions
CSN and CCSD Start New Dual Credit Pilot Program at Mojave High School
60 North Las Vegas high school students enrolled in pilot program LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and Clark County School District (CCSD) are pleased to announce a new dual enrollment pilot program at Mojave High School, allowing high school students to enroll in college courses taught by CSN faculty at their campus. Approximately 60 students have signed … [Read more...] about CSN and CCSD Start New Dual Credit Pilot Program at Mojave High School