Students work with award-winning chefs in one of the college’s most popular programs LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada’s nationally renowned Culinary Arts Program was named one of the nation’s best by a prominent college ranking organization. The website www.bestchoiceschools.com ranked CSN’s program as the seventh best in the nation. The ranking cited several … [Read more...] about CSN’S Culinary Arts: One of the Nation’s Best
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Help Homeless Kids Prepare for School by Donating School Supplies and Gently Used Clothes
It’s back-to-school time. While it’s an annual event filled with shopping and prepping for the new school year for most kids and families, there are thousands of homeless youth in Southern Nevada without the means or funds to buy the necessary materials for school, let alone new clothes. In fact, last year alone there were more than 11,000 homeless youth enrolled in Clark … [Read more...] about Help Homeless Kids Prepare for School by Donating School Supplies and Gently Used Clothes
NSC President to Discuss Economic Development at Aug. 9 Henderson Chamber Breakfast
Patterson to cover how business, higher education can work together to advance economic development in Southern Nevada HENDERSON – Bart Patterson, president of Nevada State College, will speak during the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s August network breakfast, which will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, in the Sunset Room at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset … [Read more...] about NSC President to Discuss Economic Development at Aug. 9 Henderson Chamber Breakfast
Bank of Nevada Collecting Back-to-School Supplies for At-Risk Students in August
LAS VEGAS - Bank of Nevada is inviting the public to join its employees and customers in helping provide necessary school supplies to at-risk students who attend schools in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Mesquite. For four weeks —August 1st through 26th — the Bank of Nevada Back-to-School Drive, will collect school supplies on behalf of students whose families may not have the … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Collecting Back-to-School Supplies for At-Risk Students in August
CSN to Celebrate New Class of Nursing Assistants
A traditional pinning ceremony will welcome the class into the workforce LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada will celebrate a new class of nursing assistants on Friday with a traditional pinning ceremony. In all, 74 new nursing assistants have completed their coursework and are ready to join the ranks of professional nursing assistants in the state. Over the last … [Read more...] about CSN to Celebrate New Class of Nursing Assistants
Nevada State College President Bart Patterson Earns Jim Rogers – Spirit of Education Award
HENDERSON – Nevada State College President Bart Patterson will be honored Saturday, July 23, with the Jim Rogers – Spirit of Education Award during the TMG Entertainment Silver State Awards XIV, held at the South Point hotel-casino. The annual awards program recognizes excellence and exemplary achievement by individuals and companies across Clark County in 29 categories. … [Read more...] about Nevada State College President Bart Patterson Earns Jim Rogers – Spirit of Education Award
Capitol Hill Showing of CSN Documentary to Highlight Unique Needs of Community College Students
LAS VEGAS – As national and state policymakers debate higher education policies this summer, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is pleased to present the documentary, “No Greater Odds,” at a Capitol Hill screening with federal policy makers Wednesday night to highlight the unique needs of community college students across the nation. The national community college reform … [Read more...] about Capitol Hill Showing of CSN Documentary to Highlight Unique Needs of Community College Students
Nevada High School Students Graduate With Diplomas … And College Degrees
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
Teacher Unions Put Unions First, Not Students
Teachers in Detroit went on strike last month — demonstrating once again that union bosses are not nearly as interested in quality education for children, as they are in maintaining the political power of their unions. Of course, union apologists will argue that what happened in Detroit, where teachers are legally barred from striking, was not technically a “strike.” … [Read more...] about Teacher Unions Put Unions First, Not Students
It’s Time to Enroll at Your Community’s College
CSN invites students to sign up for classes, begin orientation process LAS VEGAS – Open enrollment for the fall 2016 semester begins May 21 for new admitted students at the College of Southern Nevada, while current students can register at any time. Classes begin Aug. 29. The college's traditional CSN Connections events, featuring student clubs, college schools and … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Enroll at Your Community’s College
Nevada State College Commencement May 7: Largest Graduating Class in the College’s History
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
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