Will Leverage School’s Fundraising Initiatives As it seeks to leverage and manage its comprehensive and wildly fundraising campaign, the Nevada State College Foundation has named seven new trustees. “We are thrilled to have expanded our Foundation’s trustee base with such distinguished business and civic leaders,” said foundation chair David Grant. “All are respected … [Read more...] about 7 New Trustees Named to Lead Nevada State College Foundation
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Henderson GiVe Awards “Golden Give” to Inspiring Clark High School Teacher
Henderson Giving Circle Donates $50,000 Throughout the Valley; Founder Starts Giving Circle Network Henderson GiVe, a giving circle started in 2007 by a dozen friends who wanted to give back to the community in an impactful way, recently presented Luanne Wagner, the We R Community coordinator from Clark High School, with the organization’s “Golden Give” to recognize all she … [Read more...] about Henderson GiVe Awards “Golden Give” to Inspiring Clark High School Teacher
Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
A Shot in the Head to School Choice Almost as soon as they were signed into law by the Nevada Legislature last year, Educational Savings Accounts (ESA’s) were contested by those that would hold back a ground-breaking solution to some of Nevada’s most serious issues. If you haven’t been following the ongoing battle for school choice, here’s a brief history. SB 302, or the … [Read more...] about Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
Movers & Shakers: John Dougherty
Dean – College of Osteopathic Medicine Touro University Nevada (12 years in NV) Type of Business: Higher Education, Health Care | Hails from: Joplin, Missouri | Based in: Henderson What is the best moment of your career? Best and worst on the same day. Watching physicians I trained as medical students and then residents and knew from the time they were in junior high, … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: John Dougherty
Around the State: October 2016
Nathan Adelson Hospice Acquires Solari Hospice Care The largest non-profit hospice in Nevada, Nathan Adelson Hospice, has finalized the acquisition of Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care, an end-of-life healthcare organization previously owned by HealthCare Partners Nevada, LLC. The acquisition is the result of a long-standing relationship between HealthCare Partners and Nathan … [Read more...] about Around the State: October 2016
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
Bank of Nevada Promotes Executive Vice President and Announces New Hires
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada announced the promotion of executive vice president Sarah Guindy to corporate banking manager, and announced the hiring of Josh Osborn as vice president loan officer and Mega Rose Cruz as commercial loan officer. As corporate banking manager, Sarah Guindy will be based out of the Sahara headquarters focusing on the needs of existing and new … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Promotes Executive Vice President and Announces New Hires
Nevada State College Announces 2016 State of College Address
WHO: Nevada State College WHAT: Nevada State College President, Bart Patterson invites community members to the campus for the 2016 State of the College address. The address will highlight the accomplishments and goals for the 2016-2017 school year. This will be a time for student, parents and community to come together during the 5th Annual Spirit Week to have a … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Announces 2016 State of College Address
Southwest Medical Associates Adds 11 New Health Care Providers
Southwest Medical has added 11 new providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Dr. Wahida Azimi, DO joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Care Center (2704 N. Tenaya Way) and works as a hospitalist. Azimi completed her medical training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed her residency at … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Associates Adds 11 New Health Care Providers
CSN to Open On-Campus Multicultural Center
The goal is to help students become more engaged, increasing their chances for success LAS VEGAS – CSN is celebrating the grand opening of its new Multicultural Center on the North Las Vegas campus and the public is invited to attend and explore the center. The center will provide much-needed space to help students become more engaged with CSN, which evidence shows makes … [Read more...] about CSN to Open On-Campus Multicultural Center
CSN Welcomes Stranded ITT Tech Students
The community college has assigned specialists to help students get back on track LAS VEGAS – CSN is ready to welcome students from the closed ITT Technical Institute, offering customized plans and a host of support services for students as they try to get back on track. CSN, the state’s largest accredited higher education institution, has assigned a concierge on each of … [Read more...] about CSN Welcomes Stranded ITT Tech Students
Washoe CASA Foundation Seeks New Board Members with Diverse Backgrounds
Reno - The Washoe CASA Foundation is recruiting applicants to fill five positions on its existing volunteer Board of Directors. The Washoe CASA Foundation is seeking applications from energetic professionals from diverse life experiences who would like to join the Board of Directors of this established nonprofit group. Washoe CASA is a program of the Second Judicial District … [Read more...] about Washoe CASA Foundation Seeks New Board Members with Diverse Backgrounds
Desert Rose High School Opens the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas/Project 150 Student Center
LAS VEGAS – On Friday, Sept. 9, Desert Rose High School will celebrate the grand opening of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas/Project 150 Student Center, a newly remodeled space designed to help the school’s homeless, displaced and disadvantaged students. The grand opening of the room will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, at Desert Rose High School, 444 Brooks Avenue. The room … [Read more...] about Desert Rose High School Opens the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas/Project 150 Student Center
Colliers International- Las Vegas Donates School Supplies to Tanaka Elementary
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International - Las Vegas and their charitable foundation, Links for Life, partnered to donate more than forty backpacks and hundreds of school supplies to Tanaka Elementary School. Colliers employees presented the school supplies to Tanaka Elementary school teacher, Shane Goffstein, principal, Tony Davis, school counselor, Jessica Kirsch and former … [Read more...] about Colliers International- Las Vegas Donates School Supplies to Tanaka Elementary