Las Vegas – Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of public, tuition-free charter schools in Nevada and Arizona, commemorated the grand opening of the school’s first Henderson campus at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held August 2. The new campus is located at 325 Inflection St. within the Cadence master-planned community. The campus will officially open its doors on August 9 to … [Read more...]
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Student Wins Merit Award for Lions International Peace Poster Contest
Award Marks First Time a U.S. Student Has Been Selected HENDERSON – Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) recently announced eighth-grade student Chiara Kieper won a merit award in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Her poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme: “The Future of Peace.” Her artwork of a black bird … [Read more...]
Henderson Takes Flight
It’s the second largest city in the state, but when Henderson residents talk about their city, they talk about community. As a community, Henderson has created a strategic plan to guide growth, looking ahead 20 to 30 years to make sure it’s still a city residents love. People who live in Henderson talk about the active lifestyle, entrepreneurial drive, outdoor recreation, … [Read more...]
‘Swing for Success’ Golf Tourney to Benefit Local Business, Education
Henderson Chamber of Chamber, Nevada State College to receive proceeds HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will present the 27th annual “Swing for Success” Golf Classic Monday, April 9, at the Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Monte Lago Blvd. To date, the tournament has raised more than $100,000 for Nevada State College since the partnership began. Proceeds from the … [Read more...]
First Collegiate Rowing Regatta in Nevada at Lake Las Vegas Community — Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational Mar. 4-5
The first collegiate rowing competition in Nevada has been scheduled in March with the Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational on the 320-acre private, man-made lake at the Lake Las Vegas residential, golf and resort master planned community in Henderson. The collegiate, club, high school and Olympic sport was introduced in the state last year with the formation of the Lake Las … [Read more...]
7 New Trustees Named to Lead Nevada State College Foundation
Will Leverage School’s Fundraising Initiatives As it seeks to leverage and manage its comprehensive and wildly fundraising campaign, the Nevada State College Foundation has named seven new trustees. “We are thrilled to have expanded our Foundation’s trustee base with such distinguished business and civic leaders,” said foundation chair David Grant. “All are respected … [Read more...]
Henderson GiVe Awards “Golden Give” to Inspiring Clark High School Teacher
Henderson Giving Circle Donates $50,000 Throughout the Valley; Founder Starts Giving Circle Network Henderson GiVe, a giving circle started in 2007 by a dozen friends who wanted to give back to the community in an impactful way, recently presented Luanne Wagner, the We R Community coordinator from Clark High School, with the organization’s “Golden Give” to recognize all she … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Announces 2016 State of College Address
WHO: Nevada State College WHAT: Nevada State College President, Bart Patterson invites community members to the campus for the 2016 State of the College address. The address will highlight the accomplishments and goals for the 2016-2017 school year. This will be a time for student, parents and community to come together during the 5th Annual Spirit Week to have a … [Read more...]
NSC President to Discuss Economic Development at Aug. 9 Henderson Chamber Breakfast
Patterson to cover how business, higher education can work together to advance economic development in Southern Nevada HENDERSON – Bart Patterson, president of Nevada State College, will speak during the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s August network breakfast, which will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, in the Sunset Room at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset … [Read more...]
Bank of Nevada Collecting Back-to-School Supplies for At-Risk Students in August
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada is inviting the public to join its employees and customers in helping provide necessary school supplies to at-risk students who attend schools in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Mesquite. For four weeks —August 1st through 26th — the Bank of Nevada Back-to-School Drive, will collect school supplies on behalf of students whose families may not have the … [Read more...]
Nevada State College President Bart Patterson Earns Jim Rogers – Spirit of Education Award
HENDERSON – Nevada State College President Bart Patterson will be honored Saturday, July 23, with the Jim Rogers – Spirit of Education Award during the TMG Entertainment Silver State Awards XIV, held at the South Point hotel-casino. The annual awards program recognizes excellence and exemplary achievement by individuals and companies across Clark County in 29 categories. … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Hires New Director of Marketing and Communications
Henderson – Nevada State College (NSC) has hired Ellen Guerra as its new director of marketing and communications. Guerra will be responsible for directing all marketing, PR, social media, brand management and community outreach. “Ellen brings to the college a unique skill set that will help boost our presence as a top-pick college for local, state and regional students who … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Holds First Open House for Prospective Students at Newly Expanded Campus, Offering “On-the-Spot” Scholarships
HENDERSON – Nevada State College (NSC) will give prospective students their first glimpse of college life on its newly expanded campus during an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 1125 Nevada State Drive. “This is a great opportunity for high school students and others to see the high quality of education we provide at Nevada State College,” NSC … [Read more...]
Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Leading Southern Nevada business organizations are coming together to commit time, talent, and resources in order to accelerate student achievement, and are asking local business owners and executive decision makers to join them in a one-of-a kind activation event: The Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada. The conference, to … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Announces New Dean of Students Richard Yao
HENDERSON – Nevada State College (NSC) has promoted Richard Yao, Ph. D., to the newly created position of dean of students to help build a more vibrant community for its students. Yao, who has been a Nevada State College faculty member for 10 years, leads NSC’s Students of Concern Committee, which directs students in need to appropriate resources. He also oversees the Career … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Hosts CNN Nevada Voter Focus Group During Presidential Debate
HENDERSON – Nevada State College’s newly expanded campus will serve as the venue for a CNN voter focus group in conjunction with the network’s Democratic presidential primary candidate debate on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The focus group will include 30 to 40 community members, who will provide opinions on the candidates’ performance during Democratic National Committee debate. The … [Read more...]
Chamber Network Breakfast to Focus on UNLV Becoming Top-Tier
Dr. Thomas C. Piechota of UNLV to present HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Fiesta Henderson Cancun Room, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Dr. Thomas C. Piechota, vice president for research and economic development and professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental … [Read more...]
Stop the Insanity of Runaway Education Spending
Wholesale reform needed to improve Nevada education Anyone who has had an appliance break, a vehicle die or a computer fail knows the inevitable realization that paying for repair after repair no longer makes sense. No matter how many fixes are made, nothing can be successfully repaired into eternity. For some things, initial fixes make sense. One might get another year … [Read more...]
Chamber Network Breakfast to Cover ‘College and Workforce Ready Graduates! A Solution for Saving Time and Money’
Drs. Hawk of Nevada State High School to present for Henderson Chamber HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road. During the breakfast, Drs. John and Wendi Hawk, founders and operators of Nevada State High School, will present “College … [Read more...]
Retiring in the Lap of Taxpayer-Funded Luxury
How pensions in Nevada are often better than paychecks Know a public employee in Nevada who is looking for a pay raise? Tell him to retire. According to a new analysis made possible by the court-ordered release of Nevada’s Public Employee Retirement System payment records, once-public employees in the Silver State are making golden pensions — so generous that their … [Read more...]
