Great Basin College

The New Era of Mining in America The Governor’s Office of Economic Development & Critical Minerals

June 1, 2026 By Jacqueline Mumford

From its earliest days, Nevada has been known for mining. Dubbed the “Silver State”, mining is a legacy industry that has kept the state prosperous over the past century and longer. The discovery of the Comstock Lode in Nevada’s Virginia Range in 1859 set the course for statehood while fueling innovation and economic development. Today, mining in Nevada is at the … [Read more...] about The New Era of Mining in America

Industry Focus Education

October 1, 2025 By Nevada Business Mag

Education in Nevada is changing. Not only have there been massive changes in funding due to shifting political sands, but the traditional path of pursuing a bachelor’s degree after high school is rapidly losing popularity. Instead, students are pursuing quick degrees and certificates that allow them to enter the workforce sooner with pay scales that historically … [Read more...] about Industry Focus

Great Basin College + Project SANDI Open Doors to Rewarding Stem Careers

September 12, 2022 By The Abbi Agency

ELKO/CARSON CITY, NV (Sept. 7, 2022) — Great Basin College and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) has partnered to provide Project SANDI grant funding toward tuition and programming supporting short-term training and certification in high-demand careers in science, manufacturing, mathematics, and technology to Nevadans in rural communities adversely affected … [Read more...] about Great Basin College + Project SANDI Open Doors to Rewarding Stem Careers

Great Basin College + Project SANDI Open Doors to Rewarding Stem Careers

September 9, 2022 By The Abbi Agency

Around the State December 2019

December 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Magazine

UNLV School of Medicine Achieves Accreditation Milestone The UNLV School of Medicine (SOM) has been granted provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The school is on track for full accreditation by 2021 or 2022. The LCME is the accrediting body for schools of medicine in the US and Canada. The school earned preliminary accreditation in … [Read more...] about Around the State

Nevada High School Students Graduate With Diplomas … And College Degrees

June 7, 2016 By Richard Lake

LAS VEGAS – As Nevada high school students walk across the stage in the next few weeks to receive their diplomas, 110 of them will have already earned an associate degree or certificate from one of the state’s four community colleges. These successful graduates participated in one of the Nevada System of Higher Education’s dual enrollment programs that enables high school … [Read more...] about Nevada High School Students Graduate With Diplomas … And College Degrees

VEA Announces Elections

March 12, 2015 By Press Release Wire

PAHRUMP, Nev. – Members of Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) in districts 1 and 3 have the opportunity this year to select the individuals who will represent their communities on the cooperative’s democratically elected Board of Directors. District 1, which includes residents of Pahrump south of Nevada Highway 372, will finalize its election during a district meeting … [Read more...] about VEA Announces Elections

Denise A. Bradshaw, Esq.: Bradshaw Law LLC

November 1, 2014 By Nevada Business Mag

Owner/Founder Elko https://bradshawlawnv.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After taking some paralegal courses right out of high school, I got a job as a legal receptionist in Reno. In pursuit of my dream, I attended Great Basin College at night, while working three jobs. After 8 years, I finally earned a four year BAS degree and was able to attend law … [Read more...] about Denise A. Bradshaw, Esq.: Bradshaw Law LLC