College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has been announced as one of the grant recipients for the 2023 Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program. In total, CSN will receive around $3 million over the next four years which will go towards the work done by the Silver State Capital Readiness Consortium (SSCRC). Comprising three SEDI-serving organizations—CSN … [Read more...] about College of Southern Nevada Awarded $3 Million in Grant Funding as a Winner of the Minority Business Development Agency’s Capital Readiness Program
CSN Welcomes Yvonne Wade as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Former Olympic athlete and ‘Coach of the Year’ takes charge of a dynamic set of programs CSN welcomes Yvonne Wade as the new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. With over 20 years of successful leadership experience in intercollegiate athletics, Wade brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. She replaces Dexter Irvin, who retired this year. “I am honored … [Read more...] about CSN Welcomes Yvonne Wade as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Enrollment Open at CSN: Learn More, Earn More
Students can choose from a mix of in-person and online options Students planning to enroll in Fall 2023 classes at CSN should get started now — before their favorite popular classes fill up. Classes start August 28. The college is offering students what they want: a mix of online and in-person classes in a plethora of programs, from Accounting to Videography, Air … [Read more...] about Enrollment Open at CSN: Learn More, Earn More
CSN to Hold Two Graduation Ceremonies
The change accommodates one of the largest graduating classes ever at the college The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) will hold two graduation ceremonies on Monday, May 15 at the Thomas & Mack Center to better accommodate the college’s large graduating classes. With 3,830 graduates earning 3,906 degrees and certificates this year, based on preliminary data, the … [Read more...] about CSN to Hold Two Graduation Ceremonies
CSN Fine Arts Department Presents the Spring Formal Dance Concert 2023
The College of Southern Nevada Dance Program joins with the Concert Dance Company to bring to you The Spring Formal Dance Concert 2023, in celebration of Spring and new works, featuring a wide variety of Las Vegas dance artists and companies. Within the 90-minute performance, audience members will experience a range of diverse works created by The Mendoza Dance Company … [Read more...] about CSN Fine Arts Department Presents the Spring Formal Dance Concert 2023
CSN Hosts Inaugural Media Fest
World renowned HUD Designer Jayse Hansen to Deliver Keynote Address The College of Southern Nevada will hold its inaugural Media Fest open house event April 3-6 to showcase technical degree programs available from its Media Technologies department. Motion graphics artist and CSN alum Jayse Hansen will speak. Hansen’s most notable work includes HUD design for motion pictures … [Read more...] about CSN Hosts Inaugural Media Fest
College of Southern Nevada to Host Mental Health Conference on April 14
The College of Southern Nevada will host the Mental Health 360 Conference: Knowledge, Self-Care & Transformation April 14 on its North Las Vegas Campus. The free, daylong event is open to the community at large. The conference will bring together leading mental health scholars, clinicians, advocates and students to raise awareness about mental health warning signs and … [Read more...] about College of Southern Nevada to Host Mental Health Conference on April 14
CSN Joins National Cyber Skills Initiative
The partnership comes as the demand for cyber security expertise increases The American Association of Community Colleges announced that the College of Southern Nevada has joined a national effort by Microsoft and AACC to expand cybersecurity programs at community colleges. Through the Cyber Skills for All initiative, Microsoft and AACC are partnering with the nation’s top … [Read more...] about CSN Joins National Cyber Skills Initiative
Student Success Takes Center Stage at CSN Spring Convocation
The College of Southern Nevada has more than doubled graduation rates over the last four years, the college’s president, Dr. Federico Zaragoza, told a gathering of faculty and staff on Monday. “Our graduation rates were 7 percent when I came here to CSN (in 2018),” Zaragoza said. “Every year since, we at the College of Southern Nevada have continued to move them … [Read more...] about Student Success Takes Center Stage at CSN Spring Convocation
Spring 2023 Enrollment Open at CSN
Students can choose from a mix of in-person and online options Students planning to enroll in Spring 2023 classes at CSN should get started now — before their favorite popular classes fill up. Classes start January 17. CSN, the state’s largest higher education institution, is offering students what they want: a mix of online and in-person classes. The college offers more … [Read more...] about Spring 2023 Enrollment Open at CSN
‘Tis the Season for Giving
School’s toy drive brings in hundreds of toys to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada. Las Vegas Day School’s Preschool through Eighth grade students donated 430 toys during the school’s annual toy drive last week. The toys will go to HELP of Southern Nevada’s Holiday Programs which provide holiday toys to children in need. The Las Vegas Day School’s Student Council members … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the Season for Giving
CSN Celebrates Holiday Season with Gospel Choir Concert
Inaugural performance concludes historic first semester for CSN Fine Arts Department students. The College of Southern Nevada will celebrate the sounds of the season with the inaugural concert of the CSN Gospel Choir. Students enrolled in the CSN Department of Fine Arts coursework for Gospel Choir will showcase their skills under the direction of CSN faculty member Ronnie … [Read more...] about CSN Celebrates Holiday Season with Gospel Choir Concert
CSN Mariachi Plata Takes Top Honors at National Competition
Student group celebrates back-to-back wins at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Festival The College of Southern Nevada Mariachi Plata music troupe won top honors for the second year in a row at the 2022 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio, Texas. CSN students secured four of the final 10 slots during in the individual vocal competitions. Michael Padillo placed … [Read more...] about CSN Mariachi Plata Takes Top Honors at National Competition
CSN Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Division of Workforce and Economic Development (DWED) to host Apprenticeship Career Pathway Event The College of Southern Nevada will hold an Apprenticeship Career Pathway event for National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 14-20). CSN Apprenticeship Studies- a Division of Workforce and Economic Development, will host various trades from the Southern Nevada Building Trades … [Read more...] about CSN Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Las Vegas Day School Planting More Trees at Firefighter Memorial Park
The National Junior Honor Society members of Las Vegas Day School will be continuing their commitment of improving the community by planting 15 mature trees in Firefighters Memorial Park, November 15 at 9am. It is the second year that Las Vegas Day School has donated to the park. In 2021, Las Vegas Day School commemorated their 60th anniversary by planting 60 trees at … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Day School Planting More Trees at Firefighter Memorial Park