Keynote speaker Dr. DeRionne Pollard, emcee Patranya Bhoolsuwan, and a fireside chat with Las Vegas Aces’ Nikki Fargas are among the highlights at this year’s event The National Association of Women Business Owners Southern Nevada (NAWBO) will host its 2022 Women of Distinction Award (WODA) luncheon at Conference Center of Las Vegas, 6590 Bermuda Road, in Las Vegas, from … [Read more...] about A Limited Number of Tickets Are Still Available for the October 25th Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon
Higher education
Nevada State Treasurer’s Office Gives Back to the Southern Nevada Community Through Back to School Fair
The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office hosted a back-to-school fair at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building where 600 backpacks filled with supplies were gifted to students for the upcoming school year. Attendees received backpacks filled with necessary school supplies such as notebooks, folders, pencils and more as well as informational materials with details on how to plan … [Read more...] about Nevada State Treasurer’s Office Gives Back to the Southern Nevada Community Through Back to School Fair
Raiders Join in National School Breakfast Week Celebration
The Las Vegas Raiders today teamed up with US Foods and the Dairy Council of Nevada this week to celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) with students at Thiriot Elementary School in Las Vegas. Raider Rusher, mascots Daisy the Cow and Sporky from the Dairy Council of Nevada joined students for breakfast to highlight the importance of school morning meals and the … [Read more...] about Raiders Join in National School Breakfast Week Celebration
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Honors Project Marilyn with ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
18th Annual ATHENA International Awards and WCCNV Legacy Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser “Achieving Your Dreams through Education” The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada is honoring ATHENA Young Professional Leadership recipient this year, Wendi Schweigart, Founder of non-profit, Project Marilyn, Inc. at the 18th Annual ATHENA International Leadership Awards on October … [Read more...] about Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Honors Project Marilyn with ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
Roseman and Nevada State College Launch Fast Track BS/PharmD Program
With a signing event Tuesday afternoon, Nevada State College (NSC) and Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy (Roseman COP) in Henderson officially launched their new Fast-Track BS/PharmD program. Officials from both institutions gathered to celebrate the program and its impending impact on the local community, allowing for qualified students to earn … [Read more...] about Roseman and Nevada State College Launch Fast Track BS/PharmD Program
Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation Donates $2,500 to Leaders In Training
The Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation, fulfilling its mission to support Southern Nevada charitable education-based organizations, made a $2,500 donation to Leaders In Training. Leaders In Training (LIT) is a grassroots community-based program that operates as an after school non-profit organization serving students who will be the first in their … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation Donates $2,500 to Leaders In Training
¡Andale! 5k to Support Scholarships for Latinos Seeking to Enter Legal Field
Nevada Latino Bar Association-sponsored race raises funds for LSAT prep and related test fees The Nevada Latino Bar Association (LBA) is set to host its third annual ¡Andale! 5K during National Hispanic Heritage Month, at 8 a.m. on September 18, 2021, at the Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex park, 7901 W. Washington Ave. The LBA-founded fundraising event seeks to address the … [Read more...] about ¡Andale! 5k to Support Scholarships for Latinos Seeking to Enter Legal Field
HELP of Southern Nevada Commemorates 2021 Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Youth Program Graduates
Earlier this week, HELP of Southern Nevada, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable individuals, recognized 22 of its Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program students who graduated high school or an occupation training program over the past year. The celebratory event featured food, games and raffle … [Read more...] about HELP of Southern Nevada Commemorates 2021 Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Youth Program Graduates
Silver State Schools Credit Union Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Silver State Schools Credit Union’s (SSSCU) Board of Directors announced its ten scholarship recipients for 2021. Each winner selected is a Southern Nevada High School Senior and will receive a $2,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years, for a total of up to $8,000, to use towards higher education. It has been a challenging year, especially for High School Seniors … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools Credit Union Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
There’s Still Time to Apply for Nearly Two Million Dollars in College Scholarships From the Rogers Foundation
Application Period Open Now Through Feb. 8, 2021 Applications for college scholarships are currently being accepted by Southern Nevada's premier champion of arts and education, The Rogers Foundation. Available to CCSD high school seniors, those interested in scholarship opportunities are urged to discover the minimum eligibility requirements and apply directly online via The … [Read more...] about There’s Still Time to Apply for Nearly Two Million Dollars in College Scholarships From the Rogers Foundation