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AT&T Award to Help Low-Income High School Students Obtain College Credit through CSN Jumpstart Program

New, first-of-its-kind scholarship will allow 135 low-income students to take 476 college credits this fall at their high school for free.   LAS VEGAS, Sept. 11, 2017 – The College of Southern Nevada and the AT&T Aspire Foundation have partnered … Continue reading

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Dozens of Employers Expected at CSN Career Fair

The public is invited to showcase job skills to dozens of recruiters at the Sept. 13 event LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2017 – The College of Southern Nevada will host its Fall 2017 Career Fair, connecting students and other job … Continue reading

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College of Southern Nevada President Michael D. Richards Announces Retirement

Richards, CSN president since 2007, to stay on through January 2018  LAS VEGAS, August, 30, 2017 – College of Southern Nevada President Michael D. Richards has announced his plans to retire effective January 31, 2018. “It has been my great … Continue reading

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High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Nevada Promise Scholarship

Nevada Promise, passed by this year’s State Legislature, includes mentoring, community service aspects LAS VEGAS, Aug. 28, 2017 – The College of Southern Nevada is urging this year’s high school seniors to apply for a Nevada Promise Scholarship. It could … Continue reading

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CSN Welcomes Students Back for Fall Semester

Events throughout the first week of classes will help students connect LAS VEGAS, Aug. 23, 2017 – The College of Southern Nevada is ready for tens of thousands of students to hit our campuses next week with a Welcome Back … Continue reading

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CSN Planetarium to Host Solar Eclipse Event

Telescopes and eclipse glasses will be available at the free, public event LAS VEGAS, Aug. 14, 2017 – Join expert astronomers from the College of Southern Nevada’s Planetarium to experience the celestial event of the century. From 9 a.m. to … Continue reading

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CSN Business Start-Up Garners Attention

Local small business Revive Brand makes backpacks, bags and accessories LAS VEGAS, July 19, 2017 – A local small business that was born as part of the College of Southern Nevada’s Business Incubator Program will be featured on ABC’s “Funderdome” … Continue reading

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CSN Students Win Record Fourteen Emmy Awards

Short films produced by the community college’s students topped the regional competition LAS VEGAS, June 27, 2017 – College of Southern Nevada students won fourteen Emmy Awards this week, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter … Continue reading

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CSN Business Start-Up Business Competition Finalist

Revive Brand Co. manufactures and sells backpacks and other streetwear LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2017 – A local start-up business that has its roots in CSN’s business incubator program is a finalist in the 2017 Southern Nevada Business Plan Competition. … Continue reading

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CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus

As the unmanned aerial vehicle industry expands, CSN works with industry leaders to prepare  LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2017 – The College of Southern Nevada is developing a new discipline in unmanned aviation systems, thanks to a grant from the … Continue reading

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