HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced the hire of Dr. Douglas Turner as dean of the School of Nursing and Dr. Shartriya Collier-Stewart as associate dean of the School of Education. Both deans join the Nevada State College team with extensive backgrounds in education and years of collegiate leadership. Dr. Turner brings dean, director and coordinator experience in … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Expands with J. Russell and Carol Raker Student Success Center
HENDERSON – Nevada State College announced the addition of a building named after J. Russell and Carol Raker. The J. Russell and Carol Raker Student Success Center, located at 1202 High Tech Circle on the Nevada State College campus in Henderson, Nevada, houses essential student support services, including admissions and recruitment, registrar, academic advising, cashiering and … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Hires Las Vegas Native Anthony Ruiz as Senior Advisor of Government Relations and Community Affairs
Henderson – Nevada State College announces Anthony Ruiz as new senior advisor of Government Relations and Community Affairs for Nevada State College. A Las Vegas native, Ruiz will be responsible for working with state, local and federal government officials and their staffs to successfully execute the College’s mission and Board of Regent approved initiatives. This position is … [Read more...]
Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is in the process of becoming a true system as Nevada’s educational climate shifts to meet the needs of Nevada citizens and businesses. Those needs are creating a change from individual institutions working alone to meet those needs to a system of institutions working together. “There’s quite a bit that’s new in higher education,” … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Regents Approve New Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Nevada State College
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted to approve a new Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Nevada State College. It will be the first master-level degree to be offered at the state’s only four-year college. The Master of Education (MEd) in Speech-Language Pathology will train students to become certified speech-language … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Welcomes New Chief of Staff and Director of Marketing & Events
Nevada State College is proud to announce the hire of two key members of the institution’s leadership team: Amber Lopez Lasater has been named Chief of Staff, and LaNelda Rolley has been named Director of Marketing & Events. “We’re so honored to have these accomplished and talented professionals join our team,” said Bart Patterson, President of Nevada State College. … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Education
Improving education in the Silver State has long been a priority for Nevadans. Recently, leaders in education met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss opportunities on the horizon to elevate Nevada’s education rankings. Connie Brennan, CEO, and publisher of Nevada Business Magazine served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Welcomes Erin Keller as New Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Nevada State College is proud to announce Erin Keller, CFRE has been named Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Keller, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) who brings 17 years of professional fundraising experience to her new role, will manage and cultivate giving for the College to support the institution’s academic strategies and long-term … [Read more...]
Volunteer Registration Now Open for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on September 29
Volunteers can now register at uwsn.org/caring for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on Friday, September 29, 2017, Southern Nevada’s largest one-day community-wide volunteer event dedicated to improving people’s lives. The second annual Day of Caring will bring together 1,700 volunteers to complete more than 170 projects at more than 60 local nonprofit agencies … [Read more...]
Nevada State College Welcomes New Provost
June 1, 2017 marked a new beginning for Nevada State College when Dr. Vickie Shields assumed her role as the institution’s new Provost and Executive Vice President. Dr. Shields, who was officially named to the position in December, will serve as the College’s chief academic officer and oversee the institution’s educational offerings. She’ll also play an important role in … [Read more...]
Beyond The Basics: Education in Nevada
Education is critical to Nevada’s workforce, economy and lifestyle. But Nevada’s public education ranks at or near the bottom of national rankings, and only 30 percent of Nevadans hold post-secondary education degrees or certificates. In the K-12 system, rankings are created from more indicators than simply academic, according to Traci Davis, superintendent, Washoe … [Read more...]
City of Henderson: City of the Future
At a time when technology makes daily leaps from innovation to reality, it’s people and the companies they form that bring the awe factor to life. In Henderson, both innovations and innovators are celebrated and cultivated, from the entrepreneurial spirit of downtown Henderson to the city being home to nationwide firsts. It’s people that transform a city into a City of the … [Read more...]
CSN Dean Recognized for Contributions to Health Care
Dean Josh Hamilton leads the College of Southern Nevada’s Ralph & Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences LAS VEGAS – The American Association of Nurse Practitioners has selected CSN’s Josh Hamilton as one of its 2017 fellows, in recognition of his contributions to advanced nursing, translational research and education. “It’s an incredible honor to join this … [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...]
Students Win When Henderson Chamber Tournament Golfers ‘Swing for Success’
HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will present the 26th annual “Swing for Success” Golf Classic on Monday, April 10, at the Reflection Bay Golf Club – located at 75 Montelago Blvd., off Lake Las Vegas Parkway in Henderson. Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing development of Nevada State College and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Registration … [Read more...]
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...]
Winners of Henderson’s 17th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards Announced
HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the City of Henderson’s Economic Development & Tourism department held Henderson’s 17th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino. The awards program recognizes businesses that have impacted the growth of the city in a variety of ways. The … [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...]
Rowing Club Becomes First Nevada State College Athletic Team
Respected Coach Jim Andersen to Lead Fledgling Program (LAS VEGAS) Nevada State College is set to make a big splash with the formation of men’s and women’s rowing club. Nationally respected rowing coach and former University of California coxswain, Jim Andersen, is recruiting Nevada State College’s best athletes for the team’s 8-person crews. “Rowing is a pure sport. … [Read more...]
