Category Archives: CSN News
Hat Trick of Triumph: CSN Mariachi Plata Hits a High Note with Third Consecutive Championship Win
The College of Southern Nevada’s Mariachi Plata music won top honors for the third year in a row at the 2023 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio, Texas. The competition took place this past weekend. Additionally, student and member of Mariachi … Continue reading
CSN President Dr. Federico Zaragoza Receives Inaugural Hispanic and Latino Legacy Award from Public Education Foundation
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) hosted the inaugural Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner/Cena Patrimonio de Hispanos y Latinos on Wednesday, November 29, in downtown Las Vegas. The event was a cultural celebration, recognizing four inspirational Hispanic and Latino leaders and … Continue reading
Giving Tuesday 2024 Benefits CSN Foundation Student Emergency Fund
Giving Tuesday is a national day of philanthropic giving on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is a day to reflect on how you can give your support or time to improve the world around you. It is about making … Continue reading
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Changing
There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This redesigned and streamlined FAFSA form will be available by Dec. 31, 2023. NOTE: The Office of Financial Aid has received word from the … Continue reading
CSN Holiday Angel Program Returns
The CSN Holiday Angel program aims to make their holidays just a little bit happier. Over the past 15 Holiday Seasons, faculty and staff have provided gifts to over 2000 children of our own low-income students. For the past 2 years, due … Continue reading
CSN Students Take Part in National First-Generation College Celebration Day
A delegation of students was granted the opportunity to participate in the White House’s Office of Public Engagement briefing for college students on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, in celebration of National First-Generation College Celebration Day. During this briefing, the students … Continue reading
CSN Celebrates Student Emmy Wins
Students from the CSN Videography and Film Department brought home another round of awards at the NATAS PSW Emmy Awards in Palm Springs, CA this June. CSN won eight Production Emmy Awards at the annual event. The wins amount to the best … Continue reading
College of Southern Nevada and Arizona State University Partner to Offer College Students Transfer Pathways with MyPath2ASU™ Collaboration
The College of Southern Nevada is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU program. The program allows students to plan for the steps needed to transfer at … Continue reading
Dr. Daniel Alvarado, Interim Associate Vice President for the North Las Vegas Campus
Dr. Daniel Alvarado is a student development practitioner with over 20 years in various student affairs administrative roles. He will now serve as the Interim Campus Associate Vice President for the North Las Vegas Campus. Daniel will oversee Academic Advising, … Continue reading
Dr. Rebecca Gates, Administrator in Charge for the Henderson Campus
Dr. Rebecca Gates has been appointed Administrator in Charge for the Henderson campus. She previously served as Interim Associate Vice President for the Henderson Campus. A recent graduate of Leadership Henderson, Dr. Gates works to build upon existing relationships and leverage … Continue reading