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
Higher education
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
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Amassed More Than $40,000 in Giving Module Donations Throughout 2020
In advance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day this Saturday, Jan. 9, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is pleased to share the outcome of its Q4 Giving Module program, with one of the lead beneficiaries being Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation. As a result of the resort’s ongoing charitable slot kiosk program, more than $24,000 was donated to local … [Read more...] about The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Amassed More Than $40,000 in Giving Module Donations Throughout 2020
Nevada State Treasurer’s Office Announces Open Enrollment for Prepaid College Tuition Program
The Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine’s Office announced open enrollment for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, which will end Friday, April 30. The Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program helps Nevada’s families affordably prepare their children for higher education by offering future in-state college tuition at today’s prices. The Program offers various payment plans to help meet … [Read more...] about Nevada State Treasurer’s Office Announces Open Enrollment for Prepaid College Tuition Program