Note: All archived news stories are listed in chronological order and broken down by year. Each year is located on the right. Feature news releases are silhouetted by a light gray background.
Large Book Donation is a Valuable Gift for the "SMART" Tutoring Program
Receiving over 4000 books will be a lasting benefit the children who participate in "SMART," a successful after-school partnership between the Nevada State College School of Education and the Housing Authority of the City of Las Vegas. (more information)
Upward Bound projects to benefit at-risk high school students
Nevada State College has been awarded a grant by U.S. Department of Education to support two pre-college projects with at-risk high school students in the Clark County School District.(more information)
Nevada State CARES about the Spirit of Giving
Nevada State CARES, a program in its second year at Nevada State College, fosters an environmentally-friendly relationship with and provides school supplies for a local elementary school(more information)
Faculty at Nevada State College Inspire Students with their Work in and out of the Classroom
Professors Tony Scinta, Daniel Grassian, Peter La Chapelle and Vu Duong are just a few of the faculty members at Nevada State College writing interesting scholarship and encouraging their students in and out of the classroom. (more information)
Innovative Programs and Opportunities are Hallmarks of the Business Administration Program
In the Business Administration program at Nevada State College, students have exciting research and scholarship opportunities and the entire community can benefit from the presentations in the "Student Learning and Growth Series." (more information)
Nevada State College associate professor releases nursing textbook
Dr. Shirlee J. Snyder, Associate Professor in Nevada State College's School of Nursing, co-authored the widely used nursing textbook “Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing,” which covers nursing concepts, processes and practices. (more information)
NSC School of Nursing continues to successfully address Nevada's shortage of nurses
Nevada State College continues to play a major role in the solution to southern Nevada’s nursing shortage. A proposed new building at NSC will accommodate the ongoing increase in student enrollment. (more information)
Community Partnerships Highlight Culture and Diversity
Educational and cultural events, like the recent Henderson Festival of Culture, highlight Nevada State College's successful community partnerships and dedication to heritage. (more information)
Inaugural Henderson Festival of Cultures attracts 2,500 visitors
October 13 event hosted by City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism, Nevada State College celebrates local heritage.(more information)
Accreditation Site Visit Concludes with Commendations
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities sent an accreditation team to Nevada State College from October 3-5 for a successful site visit as part of its ongoing candidacy for accreditation. (more information)
Nevada State College to Participate in 30th Annual College Fair
More than 150 colleges and universities will participate in the college fair, including Nevada State College. (more information)
New Innovative Program Training International Students to be Teachers
Since March, a small but dynamic group of students have been participating in a brand-new, innovative program in the NSC School of Education. They may not look like traditional students, but they have a consummate energy and enthusiasm for their own education and the process of becoming teachers. (more information)
Fun Events during "Welcome Week" get students involved
Nevada State College began the 2007 school year with a series of entertaining and fun events, thanks to the efforts of the Nevada State Student Association (NSSA). “Welcome Week” has become a tradition at NSC, and this year the NSSA put together a packed schedule of activities that included exciting prizes and free food, above all, enough pizza for the whole student body, delivered to the academic buildings throughout the week. (more information)
Article in Las Vegas Sun Highlights Campus Master Plan
Las Vegas Sun publishes a story by reporter Christina Littlefield highlighting the Nevada State College campus master plan.
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NSC Offers Southern Nevada's First Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science
Nevada State College launches Southern Nevada's first bachelor's degree in fire science. Degree the result of an industry collaboration.
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Nevada State College selects Dekker/Perich/Sabatini to Design Nursing Building
Nevada State College selects Dekker/Perich/ Sabatini to design, program nursing building. Building to be second on college’s more than 500-acre campus.
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Nevada State College Prepares Multicultural Outreach Efforts for 2007-08
State’s most culturally diverse higher education institution continues to build department to proactively promote diversity.
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Unique Teacher Training Program Shows Promise
Unique teacher training program shows promise as pilot group moves into last half of instruction Nevada State College and Clark County School District partner to provide solutions to Southern Nevada’s K-12 teacher shortage and bicultural teacher needs.
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Nevada State College Offers Students Innovative Integrated Studies Program
Integrated studies program Program trend grows throughout colleges and universities nationwide; increases employability and mobility of students upon completion.
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New Faculty: Aaron Wong, Ph.D.
Beginning in fall 2007, Dr. Aaron Wong will serve Nevada State College as Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
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New Faculty: Gwen Sharp, Ph.D.
Gwen Sharp will serve Nevada State College as Assistant Professor of Sociology.
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New Faculty: Annette Angela Portillo, Ph.D.
Annette Angela Portillo, Ph.D. is the newest Assistant Professor of English in Nevada State College’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Nevada State College Receives $3.5 million from Legislature to Plan Nursing Building
Nevada Legislature earlier this month appropriated $3.5 million to the college to begin the planning and design process for its second, State-supported building: the Nursing & Science Building at NSC. (more information)
Nicole A. Norian Joining Nevada State College as Director of Human Resources
Nevada State College is excited to be able to announce Nicole A. Norian as the college’s first Director of Human Resources.
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Nevada State College Seeking Approval for Seven New Academic Programs
Nevada State College is proposing seven new degrees: Six are Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees, and the other is a Bachelor of Science degree in Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The majors for the six BAS degrees are Construction Management, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Media Technology, and Engineering Technology.
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Lesley Ann DiMare named as new Nevada State College Provost
Nevada State College recently named Dr. Lesley Ann Di Mare provost of the college. She will begin her position on July 1.
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Nevada State College Launches Construction Management Degree
Nevada State College (NSC) has launched its Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management degree, which will allow community college students to transfer and apply 100 percent of their Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree credits towards a BAS degree.
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New Faculty: Myron J. Burns, Ph.D.
Beginning in fall 2007, Myron J. Burns will serve Nevada State College as Assistant Professor of Psychology.
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New Faculty: Shirli Brautbar, Ph.D.
Dr. Shirli Brautbar, currently a Lecturer in History at Nevada State College, will soon be the newest Assistant Professor in that department.
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Seismometer at Nevada State College Will be the Best in Southern Nevada
A Borehole was drilled 105 feet down next to the site of the new Liberal Arts and Sciences building and aseismometer was placed 100 feet inside the hole that will give Nevada State College the best instrumentation for detecting earthquake activity in southern Nevada.
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Nursing Graduates Pinning Ceremony: May 22, 2007
Nevada State College to host pinning ceremony May 22. Event to celebrate nursing students’ graduation; students to help solve nursing shortage in Southern Nevada.
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Groundbreaking of Nevada State College’s Liberal Arts and Sciences Building
Groundbreaking of Nevada State College’s Liberal Arts and Sciences building to take place May 24 The event is a landmark for higher education in Nevada
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Judge Dismisses Case Against State Public Works Board
Construction of Nevada State College’s first building moves forward.
Judge dismisses case against state Public Works Board.
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Thomas and Mary Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship Competition will be given to a Nevada State College (NSC) student by the Thomas and Mary Gallagher Foundation. Submissions will be accepted until April 30, 2006. (more information)
Mount Trumbull Prehistory Project — Archaeological Field School
Mount Trumbull Prehistory Project — Archaeological Field School: Experience archaeology in the Grand Canyon- Parashant National Monument at Mt. Trumbull, AZ. July 17-August 10. (more information)
Black History Month — Scheduled Activities
Nevada State College to celebrate Black History Month with series of films, discussions and cultural events. Events scheduled throughout February. The series is free and open to the public. All are invited to attend and learn about the rich, complex history of Black Americans. (more information)
Nevada State College Hosts Mexican Artist Maricela Alvarado
Nevada State College to host exhibit by Mexican Artist Maricela Alvarado Feb. 15 - March 15. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
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Law Enforcement Programs Benefitting Professionals at NSC
Law enforcement professionals of today – and tomorrow – benefiting from Nevada State College program
Departments throughout valley represented among students.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education - Insigh Into "Millenials"
Nevada State College students give The Chronicle of Higher Education insight to how Millennials learn. College’s ‘smart classrooms’ help students stay engaged.
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NSC President, Fred Maryanski Honored at Henderson Economic Forum
Nevada State College president honored at Henderson Economic Development Awards program Event recognized businesses and individuals impacting Henderson’s economy. (more information)