WHO: Western Elite, WGU Nevada WHAT: In an effort to support the free “Little Libraries” free book exchange that debuted in 2017, Western Elite, a southern Nevada leader in construction waste and recycling, is holding a book drive to benefit the community project. The books ultimately benefit elementary schools in the Las Vegas Valley that are in need of books for … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity Efforts: A Vital Issue for Business
Nowadays, it seems no company is safe from a potential cybersecurity attack. The concept of a cybersecurity team makes sense for large corporations, but what about small businesses? There are some misconceptions, but in fact, small businesses should have a cybersecurity team in place as well—whether it’s a full-time employee or a contracted company. According to a study … [Read more...]
WGU Offers $200,000 in Scholarships to Help Build the Workforce for the Future
According to the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, 65 percent of all jobs in the U.S. economy will require postsecondary education by the year 2020. In an effort to help prepare the workforce for these careers, nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) will award 100 new scholarships to students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the competency-based … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada to Recognize 400 Nevadans During Second Commencement
Online, competency-based university has awarded nearly 1,500 degrees since inception in 2015 LAS VEGAS - WGU Nevada will celebrate its second commencement by honoring nearly 400 graduates from around the state on Saturday, May 20 at The Smith Center. With a diverse student population, the online, nonprofit university is turning out graduates to meet the higher demand of … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Announces Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Leadership Scholarships in Honor of National Women’s History Month
LAS VEGAS – In honor of National Women’s History Month in March, WGU Nevada is taking more steps to make convenient and affordable education easily accessible to women who wish to further their careers. Whether in business, IT, healthcare or teaching, the online, nonprofit university is helping women achieve their higher education goals through its Women’s Chamber of Commerce … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Announces ‘Women in Leadership’ Scholarships
LAS VEGAS — In an effort to make convenient and affordable education more accessible to women who wish to further their careers in business, IT, healthcare or teaching, the online, nonprofit university, WGU Nevada, recently launched its Women in Leadership Scholarship program. Applications are now being accepted for the Women in Leadership Scholarships, which provides up to … [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...]
What Are You Most Thankful For?
“I’m thankful for it all – for my family, friends, pets, clients, our quality team at Foundry, the beautiful fall weather, upcoming holiday gatherings and any Wolf Pack victory of UNLV.” Jim Bauserman | CEO, Foundry “I am most thankful for laughter. For fun. For funny people. They can make even your worst day sparkle.” Stephanie Kruse | President and Chief Strategist, … [Read more...]
Back to School for Grown Ups: WGU Nevada Announces $10,000 in Scholarships
Competency-based university to award scholarships to working adults going back to school LAS VEGAS — It’s back-to-school time in Nevada and across the country, and as kids and young adults are returning to the classroom many adult students are thinking about going back to school as well. To help busy adults take the leap in 2016, WGU Nevada is offering Back-to-School … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Celebrates First Anniversary with $250,000 in Scholarships for Nevada Residents
Online, competency-based university will grant 100 “New You, New Nevada” scholarships to students enrolling in any of its more than 50 bachelor’s or master’s degree programs LAS VEGAS — One year ago, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval issued a proclamation establishing WGU Nevada, the state’s online, competency-based university aimed at expanding access to higher education for … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Announces New Scholarships for Business Programs
Online, competency-based university will grant scholarships to undergraduate students enrolling in College of Business LAS VEGAS — Nonprofit, online WGU Nevada is now offering a new scholarship program for new students enrolling in any of its undergraduate degree programs in its College of Business. Applications are now being accepted for the Excellence in Business … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada to Recognize More than 200 Graduates at Inaugural Commencement
Lt. Gov. Hutchison will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker, honoring graduates from 11 Nevada counties LAS VEGAS – WGU Nevada, the online, nonprofit university established 11 months ago, will hold its first commencement on Saturday, May 21. The event will honor 218 graduates who have completed their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in one of four disciplines: business, K–12 … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Hires The Ferraro Group as Agency of Record
WGU Nevada, Nevada’s only nonprofit online university, has named The Ferraro Group as its agency of record, the regional public relations and public affairs firm announced. Team members from The Ferraro Group and WGU Nevada will work together to increase awareness and enrollment for the competency-based online university, which is endorsed by Governor Brian Sandoval. At the … [Read more...]
National Council on Teacher Quality Names WGU’s Teachers College a ‘Best Value’
Online, competency-based university’s Teachers College tops NCTQ’s list of 1,100 colleges and programs LAS VEGAS/RENO - The Teachers College of Western Governors University’s (WGU) – parent university of WGU Nevada— has again earned top honors in the nation, this time for being named the “best value” in teacher education by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Announces Back-to-School Scholarships
Nonprofit, online university to award $10,000 in scholarships to busy Nevada adults NEVADA - It’s back-to-school time across America, but just because classes have already started on traditional campuses doesn’t mean it’s too late for busy working adults to realize their dreams of a college education this fall. To encourage those aspiring students to take the leap by … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Opens Office at The Innevation Center
Nevada - WGU Nevada, a nonprofit, online, competency-based university aimed at expanding access to higher education for Nevadans, announced it has opened its office headquarters at the Innevation Center at 6795 S. Edmond St. in Las Vegas. “I am excited to work in such an innovative and collaborative environment near local startups, nonprofits, and SUPERNAP partners,” said … [Read more...]
