Nevada Connections Academy Holds Information Session in North Las Vegas Parents seeking innovative education alternative can learn how virtual public school, offered tuition-free, can meet their individual needs. What: Nevada Connections Academy Information Session for the 2018-19 school year When: Wednesday, April 18th 2018 @ 05:30 p.m. PDT Where: Hampton … [Read more...] about Nevada Connections Academy Information Session
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Regents Approve New Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Nevada State College
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents voted to approve a new Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Nevada State College. It will be the first master-level degree to be offered at the state’s only four-year college. The Master of Education (MEd) in Speech-Language Pathology will train students to become certified speech-language … [Read more...] about Regents Approve New Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Nevada State College
Vegas PBS Announces 19th Annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest
Vegas PBS is accepting original story submissions for the 2018 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Stories with illustrations by students grades K-5 will be accepted. All entries must be received by Friday, March 23, 2018 at 5 p.m. to be eligible. Entries must be mailed or hand-delivered to Vegas PBS Ready To Learn, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121. The writers contest is … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Announces 19th Annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest
The MGM Foundation Awards CSN to Support the Nevada Promise Program
The MGM Foundation award will support the tuition-free, last dollar scholarship at CSN. LAS VEGAS - College of Southern Nevada Acting President Margo Martin announced that the MGM Foundation has awarded CSN's Promise Program $80,000 to support the implementation of the tuition-free scholarship at the college and provide low-income Promise scholars with dollars for … [Read more...] about The MGM Foundation Awards CSN to Support the Nevada Promise Program
Burke, Thigpen Re-Elected to NCET Board
Jonathan Burke and Kurt Thigpen have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Burke, an independent financial planner specializing in business and estate planning, was re-elected as NCET's vice president of audio-visual. He joined … [Read more...] about Burke, Thigpen Re-Elected to NCET Board
CSN Foundation to Present Three Community Awards at Gala
The CSN Blooming in Blue Gala will help raise funds for the new health and science building at Henderson Campus. LAS VEGAS - The College of Southern Nevada Foundation is proud to announce the return of its fundraising gala on April 7 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and the honorees who will be celebrated. The gala, the Foundation's first in four years, will help … [Read more...] about CSN Foundation to Present Three Community Awards at Gala
Around the State: March 2018
Nathan Adelson Hospice Acquires Kindred Hospice Nathan Adelson Hospice, the largest non-profit hospice in Nevada, has acquired Kindred Hospice in Southern Nevada. Nathan Adelson currently treats 400 hospice and palliative care patients each day and has been in business since 1978. Leadership at the non-profit expects the acquisition to strengthen its position in the post-acute … [Read more...] about Around the State: March 2018
Engelstad Family Foundation Announces Major Matching Gift for CSN & Nevada State Health & Science Building
Kris Engelstad McGarry announces first major gift for the project in support of training more nurses, EMTs and other healthcare professionals. LAS VEGAS - The Engelstad Family Foundation announced the first major gift of $3 million for the proposed CSN & Nevada State Health & Science Building. The gift is a match intended to help the colleges raise another $3 million … [Read more...] about Engelstad Family Foundation Announces Major Matching Gift for CSN & Nevada State Health & Science Building
De Castroverde Law Firm Awards Scholarship to Student at William S. Boyd School of Law
LAS VEGAS – The De Castroverde Law Firm awarded the 2018 Waldo De Castroverde Immigration Scholarship to Margarita Elias, a student at the William S. Boyd School of Law. The scholarship – named in honor of the late Waldo De Castroverde, a former criminal defense and immigration attorney in Las Vegas – is awarded annually to a law student currently attending Boyd School of … [Read more...] about De Castroverde Law Firm Awards Scholarship to Student at William S. Boyd School of Law
‘Swing for Success’ Golf Tourney to Benefit Local Business, Education
Henderson Chamber of Chamber, Nevada State College to receive proceeds HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will present the 27th annual “Swing for Success” Golf Classic Monday, April 9, at the Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Monte Lago Blvd. To date, the tournament has raised more than $100,000 for Nevada State College since the partnership began. Proceeds from the … [Read more...] about ‘Swing for Success’ Golf Tourney to Benefit Local Business, Education
PBS KIDS Play Area Installed at Las Vegas Urban League
As part of Vegas PBS’ dedication to provide educational resources to underserved communities through Ready To Learn’s Community Collaborative for Early Learning and Media (CC-ELM) grant, a new PBS KIDS play area has been installed at the Las Vegas Urban League, 3320 E. Flamingo Road #52. In partnership with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Public … [Read more...] about PBS KIDS Play Area Installed at Las Vegas Urban League
Petition asks the Clark County School District to first cut their Central Bureaucracy before schools, teachers and kids
The CCSD reorganization was clear; push all essential education and school functions to the school level along with 80% of the money. Allow parents, administrators and students to decide the management operations and educational strategy for their individual schools. So why are the CCSD Board of Trustees and Central Administrative staff making the $80 million budget cut … [Read more...] about Petition asks the Clark County School District to first cut their Central Bureaucracy before schools, teachers and kids
Nevada State College Welcomes Erin Keller as New Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Nevada State College is proud to announce Erin Keller, CFRE has been named Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Keller, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) who brings 17 years of professional fundraising experience to her new role, will manage and cultivate giving for the College to support the institution’s academic strategies and long-term … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Welcomes Erin Keller as New Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Master Builders: Community Development”
Guest speakers from The Howard Hughes Corporation, Union Village and The UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “Master Builders: Community Development” as part of its monthly member meeting. The meeting is sponsored by The Blue Store, Telecom Savings Store. NAIOP Southern Nevada is also accepting donations of ties and gently used … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Master Builders: Community Development”
CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus
As the unmanned aerial vehicle industry expands, CSN works with industry leaders to prepare LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is developing a new discipline in unmanned aviation systems, thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. The $195,924.88 grant, announced this month, helps cover the cost of equipment and supplies … [Read more...] about CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus