Education in Nevada right now is going through a trial by fire as teachers and administrators try to find the best way to continue teaching amidst a pandemic. From distance learning to increased gaps in student needs, 2020 has been a challenging year for educators. Recently, leaders in education met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Sierra Nevada University
Dr. Rob Valli
President, Sierra Nevada University Type of Business: EducationBased in: Incline VillageHails From: San Francisco, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 50Years with Company in Nevada: >1Employees with Company: 150 What was your first job? I’ve been blessed to have worked every day since age 16, when I was a busboy in my godfather’s restaurant. I was one of the few he … [Read more...] about Dr. Rob Valli
New Scholarships in Teacher Education at Sierra Nevada University
Additional scholarship programs have further reduced the cost-per-credit at SNU [INCLINE VILLAGE, NV] New scholarships for new students are available from Sierra Nevada University. In conjunction with the State of Nevada's efforts to grow its teacher pipeline in the state, SNU now offers scholarships for new graduate students interested in becoming teachers, as well as … [Read more...] about New Scholarships in Teacher Education at Sierra Nevada University
Announcing Sierra Nevada University
Sierra Nevada College updates its name to reflect half a century of growth [INCLINE VILLAGE, NV] On the eve of its 50th commencement, Sierra Nevada College, Nevada’s only accredited non-profit university is undergoing a name change to Sierra Nevada University. The change in its name comes as the institution reorganizes for the future and seeks to represent itself, after 50 … [Read more...] about Announcing Sierra Nevada University
Sierra Nevada University Announces the Preger Prize Creative Idea Challenge
The Preger Prize Creative Idea Challenge Offers a CashIncentive for Real Ideas [INCLINE VILLAGE, NV] Sierra Nevada University is kicking off the year with a set of business idea competitions, including a newly endowed program that seeks original ideas. The Preger Prize Creative Idea Challenge seeks non-derivative ideas and requires a plan for implementation as part of the … [Read more...] about Sierra Nevada University Announces the Preger Prize Creative Idea Challenge