HENDERSON – Nevada State College will celebrate its annual commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Henderson Pavilion. This year, the college will hold its largest commencement ceremony ever, with 403 graduates. Nevada State College has nearly doubled the size of its graduating classes over the past five years, having a graduating class of 211 in 2011 and … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Commencement May 7: Largest Graduating Class in the College’s History
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Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
Students are more than test scores, they’re the future of Nevada’s population and workforce. Schools are more than buildings, they are part of the state’s economy and essential to economic development. Education is more than learning, the process is dependent on teachers, students, families and the community. For too many years Nevada’s education system has received poor … [Read more...] about Education Outlook: Addressing the Tough Questions
ESA’s Aren’t About Politics — They’re About the Students
If Nevada is serious about improving education throughout the state, it needs to begin focusing on children — not taxpayer-funded bureaucracies. By using students and teachers as little more than political props, the established public school system routinely pressures voters, taxpayers and politicians for an ever-increasing amount of funding. Governor Brian Sandoval used … [Read more...] about ESA’s Aren’t About Politics — They’re About the Students
Nevada State College wins $1.2 million federal grant to help first-generation, low-income students
HENDERSON – Nevada State College (NSC) has received a $1.2 million federally funded grant for five years intended to help first-generation and low-income students through a program that provides tutors, peer mentors, “success coaches” and help with preparation for graduate school. “This grant enables Nevada State College to really build a safety net of support for students, … [Read more...] about Nevada State College wins $1.2 million federal grant to help first-generation, low-income students
Nevada State Bank Strives to Increase Financial Literacy Throughout Nevada
LAS VEGAS – In recognition of National Financial Literacy month this April, Nevada State Bank is committed to increasing financial literacy in the communities it serves. Last year, more than 160 bank colleagues spent more than 1,015 hours teaching students and at-risk individuals about the basics of handling money and credit. “Nevada State Bank’s ongoing commitment to … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Strives to Increase Financial Literacy Throughout Nevada
Project 150 Youth Council Provides Scholarship Opportunity
LAS VEGAS – The Youth Council for Project 150, a local nonprofit that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high students, is offering several scholarships to attend a Nevada college, university or accredited vocational training institute. Scholarship applications will be accepted now through May 9. “As students finally reach that goal of graduating high school, we … [Read more...] about Project 150 Youth Council Provides Scholarship Opportunity
The Discriminatory Law Being Used to Torpedo Educational Choice in Nevada
It seems ironic that a group named something as benevolent as “The American Civil Liberties Union” would be using a discriminatory law from the 1800s to prohibit disadvantaged Nevadans from obtaining quality education. But, that’s exactly what is happening. In one of the two court cases aimed at stopping Nevada’s innovative Education Savings Accounts, the ACLU is arguing … [Read more...] about The Discriminatory Law Being Used to Torpedo Educational Choice in Nevada
McDonald’s to Host Eggs for Education Scholarship Fundraising Event
Southern Nevada stores to donate $1 from every Egg McMuffin and Sausage McMuffin with Egg purchased April 4-8 WHO: McDonald’s Southern Nevada locations WHAT: McDonald’s is hosting Eggs for Education, a scholarship fundraising event. During the week-long event, all participating Southern Nevada restaurants will donate $1 from every Egg McMuffin and Sausage McMuffin … [Read more...] about McDonald’s to Host Eggs for Education Scholarship Fundraising Event
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts Spring Scholarship Social
University of Nevada, Reno Football Offensive Line Coach and Former USC Football Captain, Jonathan Himebauch, to attend Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Chapter will host the 2016 Spring Scholarship Social on April 14, 2016 at Bistro 7 in Reno, Nev. The event will raise funds for continuing USC student scholarships for students that hail from the northern Nevada … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts Spring Scholarship Social
$1.4 Million in STEM Curriculum Gifted to Nevada Schools at BE Engaged Summit
LAS VEGAS - Middle school students at Nevada public schools will have access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM 101) curriculum, thanks to a generous gift from The STEM Academy, Inc., an internationally known and respected organization advancing economic development by improving STEM literacy to meet future workforce needs. The donation announced during … [Read more...] about $1.4 Million in STEM Curriculum Gifted to Nevada Schools at BE Engaged Summit
Nevada State College Hires New Director of Marketing and Communications
Henderson – Nevada State College (NSC) has hired Ellen Guerra as its new director of marketing and communications. Guerra will be responsible for directing all marketing, PR, social media, brand management and community outreach. “Ellen brings to the college a unique skill set that will help boost our presence as a top-pick college for local, state and regional students who … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Hires New Director of Marketing and Communications
Dozens of Employers to Interview Job Seekers at Hospitality Hiring Event on March 3, 2016
LAS VEGAS - On Thursday, March 3, 2016 job seekers can meet face-to-face with hiring representatives from one of the fastest growing industries for job gains in Nevada: hospitality and leisure. Workforce Connections is partnering with Nevada Partners and Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly to announce the first ever Hospitality Hiring Event, to be held at Nevada … [Read more...] about Dozens of Employers to Interview Job Seekers at Hospitality Hiring Event on March 3, 2016
App Helps Parents Escape For Valentine’s Date Night
All you need is love? Not parents on Valentine’s Day. They need child care, too. Las Vegas-area parents needing a little adult time away from bath time, story time and children’s bedtime can get help from the My Sitters App, a baby sitter-scheduling smartphone app offered by local entrepreneur Kim Miramontes. She said the app has yielded 75 percent of the requests for … [Read more...] about App Helps Parents Escape For Valentine’s Date Night
Nevada State College Holds First Open House for Prospective Students at Newly Expanded Campus, Offering “On-the-Spot” Scholarships
HENDERSON – Nevada State College (NSC) will give prospective students their first glimpse of college life on its newly expanded campus during an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 1125 Nevada State Drive. “This is a great opportunity for high school students and others to see the high quality of education we provide at Nevada State College,” NSC … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Holds First Open House for Prospective Students at Newly Expanded Campus, Offering “On-the-Spot” Scholarships
Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Leading Southern Nevada business organizations are coming together to commit time, talent, and resources in order to accelerate student achievement, and are asking local business owners and executive decision makers to join them in a one-of-a kind activation event: The Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada. The conference, to … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Invited to Improve Educational Outcomes at Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2016: Accelerating a New Nevada