LAS VEGAS, NEV --- At its May 2022 meeting, the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) awarded the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine the distinction of Accreditation with ‘Exceptional Outcome,’ the highest level possible. This top level of accreditation is currently awarded to approximately 25 percent … [Read more...] about Touro University Nevada’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives Top-Level 10-Year Accreditation with ‘Exceptional Outcome’
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Touro University Nevada’s School of Nursing Programs Receive Prestigious 10-Year Accreditation Extension
LAS VEGAS, NEV --- Touro University Nevada’s School of Nursing was awarded with a 10-year accreditation outcome for all four of its programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the best possible accreditation outcome. CCNE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accreditation agency that ensures the quality and integrity of … [Read more...] about Touro University Nevada’s School of Nursing Programs Receive Prestigious 10-Year Accreditation Extension
Communities In Schools of Nevada Announces First Recipient of the Elaine P. Wynn Stronger Together Scholarship
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS), the fifth largest state office of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, with affiliate offices in the Clark, Elko, Humboldt and Washoe County school districts, has announced the inaugural recipient of the Elaine P. Wynn Stronger Together Scholarship, a new four-year scholarship created this year … [Read more...] about Communities In Schools of Nevada Announces First Recipient of the Elaine P. Wynn Stronger Together Scholarship
Martin Vece Named Favorite Teacher in Teacher Appreciation Week Contest — 570 Teachers Nominated in Move 4 Less Contest —
Martin Vece, a Canyon Springs High School English teacher, was named "Favorite Teacher" following a contest for Teacher Appreciation Week. Move 4 Less sponsored the contest where nominees had to answer one question: "Why does this teacher make you smile?" This coincides with the Move 4 Less tagline: "Smile! It's Moving Day!" Vece received the most nominations with 119 … [Read more...] about Martin Vece Named Favorite Teacher in Teacher Appreciation Week Contest — 570 Teachers Nominated in Move 4 Less Contest —
In-Person Workplace Safety Training Courses Have Resumed for Nevada Businesses and Employees
The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations has resumed in-person workplace safety training courses at its Las Vegas and Reno offices. SCATS offers no-cost workplace safety and health training classes for Nevada employees and employers; classes have been offered in online-only formats throughout the … [Read more...] about In-Person Workplace Safety Training Courses Have Resumed for Nevada Businesses and Employees
2022 WSOP Sponsor Lexicon Bank is All In Supporting Southern Nevada Charities
2022 WSOP Sponsor Lexicon Bank is All In Supporting Southern Nevada Charities Lexicon Bank Joins Forces with The Charity Series of Poker to Support Tournament Benefiting Three Square Food Bank LAS VEGAS, --- This June, Lexicon Bank is proud to partner with the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) and raise awareness of its next charity event “Full Houses of Food.” To … [Read more...] about 2022 WSOP Sponsor Lexicon Bank is All In Supporting Southern Nevada Charities
Holley Driggs Las Vegas Office Expands with New Attorney Additions
Holley Driggs Las Vegas Office Expands with New Attorney Additions Attorneys Adam Pernsteiner, Branden Jung, David Edelblute, Lawrence Balanovsky, and Stacy H. Rubin Added to Nevada-Born Firm’s Roster. Photo Credit: Holley Driggs High-Res Photo Link: https://app.box.com/v/holley-driggs-new-hires LAS VEGAS — Holley Driggs law firm announces the appointment of new … [Read more...] about Holley Driggs Las Vegas Office Expands with New Attorney Additions
Nevada’s Exchange Promotes Two Long-Time Employees to Leadership Roles
CARSON CITY, NV – Two long-time employees have been promoted at the state agency, The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), including Janel Davis as new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Katie Charleson as the new Communications Officer. The announcement comes shortly after Ryan High, former COO, was appointed as the new Executive Director of the Exchange earlier … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Exchange Promotes Two Long-Time Employees to Leadership Roles
ExpressJet Airlines Names Bobby Looney Director of Safety
ATLANTA -- ExpressJet Airlines LLC announces that Bobby Looney has joined the company as its new Director of Safety. Looney has almost 20 years of airline experience, most of that in aviation safety roles. He previously served in Director of Safety and Security positions with Delta Ground Services, Compass Airlines, Dynamic International Airways, Aerodynamics, Inc., and … [Read more...] about ExpressJet Airlines Names Bobby Looney Director of Safety
Dragon Lights Festival Returns to Reno
Dragon Lights Festival Returns to Reno ~Tickets go on sale June 1, 2022~ (Reno, Nev.) – The Dragon Lights Festival, presented by Greater Nevada Credit Union, returns to Reno’s Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens within Rancho San Rafael Park for six weeks this summer. Beginning July 1 through August 12, the Festival will run every evening from 6-10:30 p.m. First … [Read more...] about Dragon Lights Festival Returns to Reno
Great Western Steam-up Features Days of Family Fun
Great Western Steam-Up features days of family fun ~ Celebrate Fourth of July at the Nevada State Railroad Museum ~ CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The Great Western Steam Up – a four-day Fourth of July celebration planned July 1-4 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City – will not only give families a look back in history, but an opportunity to immerse themselves in … [Read more...] about Great Western Steam-up Features Days of Family Fun
Student Enrollment Now Open at Groundbreaking New Cactus Park Elementary in Las Vegas
Student enrollment now open at groundbreaking new Cactus Park Elementary in Las Vegas Innovative new free public charter school to offer students a curriculum centered around mental health, social identity, academic excellence and civic engagement, including an on-campus farm, food pantry, cactus garden and more Enrollment is now open for the 2022-23 school year at … [Read more...] about Student Enrollment Now Open at Groundbreaking New Cactus Park Elementary in Las Vegas
CVMC CEO Prater Board Chair of Nevada Rural Hospital Partners
CVMC CEO Prater Board Chair of Nevada Rural Hospital Partners GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – Carson Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Prater, was named chair of the Nevada Rural Hospital Partners board. His tenure runs through the end of 2023. NRHP was established as a formal consortium in 1987 with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s … [Read more...] about CVMC CEO Prater Board Chair of Nevada Rural Hospital Partners
Michael Grimm and Bill Zappia “Givin’ It to ‘Em” New Variety Show Headlining at the Stirling Club in Las Vegas for a Limited Engagement
The America's Got Talent Season 5 winner is performing live with keyboardist Bill Zappia in their new monthly variety show at the opulent country club opening its doors to the public for this special headliner Media Link for Download LAS VEGAS, NV - The Stirling Club proudly welcomes the winner of Season 5's America's Got Talent, Las Vegas headliner, singer-songwriter … [Read more...] about Michael Grimm and Bill Zappia “Givin’ It to ‘Em” New Variety Show Headlining at the Stirling Club in Las Vegas for a Limited Engagement
Local Students Earn Scholarships in “Shark Tank” Style Business Pitch Competition by Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
A pen that helps people with dyslexia, a basketball that helps athletes who can't afford expensive trainers and a brush that detects and treats unhealthy hair ‒ these were the product concepts that made the finals in a Shark Tank-style competition for 4th grade students, hosted by Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada and local businesses. The annual event, Lunchboxes … [Read more...] about Local Students Earn Scholarships in “Shark Tank” Style Business Pitch Competition by Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada