Nevada has never excelled in education. Ranked consistently in the bottom five states for educational achievement, Nevada’s leaders in education are tackling the issues and looking to change education's trajectory. Challenges of undervaluing education, chronic absenteeism amongst students, advancements in technology, overpopulated classrooms and a teacher shortage … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Dr. DeRionne Pollard
Women to Watch 2023
Women leaders are unique in a number of ways. Facing challenges that differ significantly from their male counterparts, women in industry typically juggle an active family life with a busy business schedule. The women in the following pages put the "class" in the 2023 Class of Women to Watch. They are tenacious and powerful women who are leaders in their chosen … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2023
Nevada State College Announces Largest Graduating Class in History Ahead of Spring Commencement
HENDERSON, Nev. – Nevada State College (Nevada State) will celebrate its largest graduating class of 895 graduates at the spring 2023 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6. Founded in 2002, Nevada State has become the fastest growing institution in the state, boasting a student body of 7,162 students in its undergraduate and master’s programs. Following spring commencement, … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Announces Largest Graduating Class in History Ahead of Spring Commencement
Education OutlookOut of the Pandemic and into the Future
Good things are happening throughout Nevada's education systems starting with K-12 all the way through postgraduate. From proposed funding under new state leadership to dual enrollment programs paving the way to college for high school students, education is getting the attention it deserves. In January, Governor Lombardo's proposed budget included raising K-12 per pupil … [Read more...] about Education Outlook
Nevada State College President Dr. Derionne P. Pollard to Keynote Women of Distinction Awards on Oct. 25
Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of Nevada State College, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2022 Women of Distinction Awards (WODA) luncheon event, hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners Southern Nevada (NAWBO) on Oct. 25, 2022. WODA honors the achievement of women in business. This year’s luncheon will be held at Conference Center of Las … [Read more...] about Nevada State College President Dr. Derionne P. Pollard to Keynote Women of Distinction Awards on Oct. 25
Industry FocusEducation
It’s no secret that Nevada education ranks almost last in the nation in a number of measurements. It’s an industry facing immense challenges and one that is in desperate need of solutions. Recently, education executives met at a roundtable to discuss education in the Silver State including its challenges, the effects of the recent pandemic and why Nevada is leaving students … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
The Economics of EducationFrom K-12 Through Post-Secondary, Nevada’s Schools Level Up
“A lot of [the new economy] is going to be STEM-related, science, technology, engineering, math, this deep interdisciplinary approach that will allow us to be better positioned for jobs in the future,” said Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president, Nevada State College (NSC). Technology is changing every experience and every economy around the world. Data analytics inform every … [Read more...] about The Economics of Education
Higher EducationA Cornerstone of Nevada’s Recovery
Nearly 20 years ago, economic development officials in Nevada wondered what the state could do to attract employers in the fast-growing biotechnology sector. Industry officials told them flat-out that Nevada simply didn’t have the skilled professional workforce to support biotechnology companies. Flash forward to this spring, when StemExpress announced plans to launch a … [Read more...] about Higher Education