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...] about Leadership Henderson Announces 2017 Class
College of Southern Nevada
CSN Documentary to be Presented as Final Presidential Debate Nears
LAS VEGAS – As policymakers tackle college affordability leading to November’s election, the College of Southern Nevada is pleased to announce its documentary “No Greater Odds” will be screened on campus, just ahead of the final presidential debate at UNLV. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with higher education policy experts on investing in free … [Read more...] about CSN Documentary to be Presented as Final Presidential Debate Nears
ITT Tech Students Invited to CSN Open House
College officials will help stranded students transition to the state’s largest higher education institution LAS VEGAS– The College of Southern Nevada invites former ITT Tech students to an open house event designed exclusively for them. Scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 8 on the North Las Vegas Campus, the event will help students learn how to transition from the closed private … [Read more...] about ITT Tech Students Invited to CSN Open House
CSN to Host New Student Information Sessions
Potential students are invited to attend one of the monthly gatherings LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada invites prospective students and those just beginning the college search process to attend one of our new student information sessions. These sessions will occur monthly this semester and will offer information on topics that are vital for new students, … [Read more...] about CSN to Host New Student Information Sessions
CSN and CCSD Start New Dual Credit Pilot Program at Mojave High School
60 North Las Vegas high school students enrolled in pilot program LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and Clark County School District (CCSD) are pleased to announce a new dual enrollment pilot program at Mojave High School, allowing high school students to enroll in college courses taught by CSN faculty at their campus. Approximately 60 students have signed … [Read more...] about CSN and CCSD Start New Dual Credit Pilot Program at Mojave High School
Lady Coyotes Get New Home Field
Join local officials and members of the softball team to celebrate their first on-campus home field. LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada invites the public to celebrate the dedication of our new Lady Coyotes softball field, the first home field in team history. The celebration will take place at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13 on the college’s Henderson Campus. CSN … [Read more...] about Lady Coyotes Get New Home Field
CSN Planetarium to Host Moon Rock Samples
The rocks, on loan from NASA, are featured in an ongoing lecture series hosted by the college LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada’s Planetarium will host an exciting lecture series this month featuring samples from NASA’s Apollo missions to the moon. This will be part of the CSN Planetarium-NASA Space Grant lecture series. The marble-sized moon rock samples, which … [Read more...] about CSN Planetarium to Host Moon Rock Samples
CSN’S Culinary Arts: One of the Nation’s Best
Students work with award-winning chefs in one of the college’s most popular programs LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada’s nationally renowned Culinary Arts Program was named one of the nation’s best by a prominent college ranking organization. The website www.bestchoiceschools.com ranked CSN’s program as the seventh best in the nation. The ranking cited several … [Read more...] about CSN’S Culinary Arts: One of the Nation’s Best
CSN to Celebrate New Class of Nursing Assistants
A traditional pinning ceremony will welcome the class into the workforce LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada will celebrate a new class of nursing assistants on Friday with a traditional pinning ceremony. In all, 74 new nursing assistants have completed their coursework and are ready to join the ranks of professional nursing assistants in the state. Over the last … [Read more...] about CSN to Celebrate New Class of Nursing Assistants
Local College Student and McDonald’s® Employee Wins $2,500 Collegiate Scholarship
Scholarships for Excellence in Academics, Work and Community Are Always on the Menu at McDonald’s Las Vegas – Nevada State College student Jaclyn Southam, a McDonald’s restaurant employee at 2217 N. Green Valley Pkwy in Henderson, NV, was recently awarded a $2,500 McDonald’s National Employee Scholarship Award. Southam is among several McDonald’s restaurant employees … [Read more...] about Local College Student and McDonald’s® Employee Wins $2,500 Collegiate Scholarship
CSN Documentary to be Showcased at Republican National and Democratic National Conventions
LAS VEGAS – As policymakers tackle college affordability on the campaign trail leading to November’s election, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is pleased to announce its documentary “No Greater Odds” will be part of the conversation on both sides of the aisle and featured at the Republican and Democratic national conventions this summer. The College Promise Campaign, a … [Read more...] about CSN Documentary to be Showcased at Republican National and Democratic National Conventions
CSN Dream Scholarships Established to Recognize Undocumented Students
In recognition of the obstacles and financial hardships that undocumented students face attending college, CSN’s student government is pleased to announce the CSN Dream Scholarship. The scholarship is inspired by the challenges undocumented students face but any students taking at least six CSN credits in the fall with at least a 2.5 grade point average are eligible. The … [Read more...] about CSN Dream Scholarships Established to Recognize Undocumented Students
CSN Students Win Record Eight Emmy Awards
Short films produced by the community college’s students topped the regional competition LAS VEGAS – College of Southern Nevada students won eight Emmy Awards this week, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter announced. “I am incredibly proud of our students and the hard work they put in to create these films,” said John Aliano, … [Read more...] about CSN Students Win Record Eight Emmy Awards
Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration
LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is pleased to announce a new bachelor’s degree for local first responders. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the program Friday. It will be the only four-year degree of its kind in Nevada, where Fire Watch Security Officer and emergency professionals have had to look out of state for a bachelor’s degree … [Read more...] about Board of Regents Approves CSN Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration
Capitol Hill Showing of CSN Documentary to Highlight Unique Needs of Community College Students
LAS VEGAS – As national and state policymakers debate higher education policies this summer, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is pleased to present the documentary, “No Greater Odds,” at a Capitol Hill screening with federal policy makers Wednesday night to highlight the unique needs of community college students across the nation. The national community college reform … [Read more...] about Capitol Hill Showing of CSN Documentary to Highlight Unique Needs of Community College Students