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Nevada Community Colleges The GBC clock tower set amongst trees full of autumn leaves.

Nevada Community Colleges
September 9, 2015 Elko, Nevada
With our burgeoning population, there was a strong demand building for two-year vocational programs
Silver State Opportunity Grant Now Available A high-angle shot of graduates in blue caps walking in a line during a commencement ceremony.

Silver State Opportunity Grant Now Available
August 27, 2015 Nevada
NSHE is pleased to announce that the SSOG program, created by the 2015 Legislature under Senate  Bill 227, is up and running
The 2015-16 school year has begun! Two students are seen in the foreground walking through the UNR quad on a bright sunny day. They smile warmly at one another. Many other students are seen in the background.

The 2015-16 school year has begun!
August 24, 2015 Nevada
There is nothing quite like the positive energy surrounding the first days of the fall semester.
Four NSHE institutions receive $1.14 million for student retention efforts A worm's eye view shot looking up through the pincers of a metal scorpion statue. The NSC Scorpion Mascot, flanked by students on either side, smile down at the camera.

Four NSHE institutions receive $1.14 million for student retention efforts
August 19, 2015 Nevada
This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced that NSC will be awarded $220,000
First SSOGs awarded to 689 Nevada Students The NSHE Logo set against a background of layered white squares

First SSOGs awarded to 689 Nevada Students
August 10, 2015 Reno, Nevada
NSHE today announced that 689 Nevada students have been awarded the Silver State Opportunity Grant (SSOG)
Recent data shows NSHE ahead of call for performance

Recent data shows NSHE ahead of call for performance
August 3, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada
Last week, on behalf of the Obama administration, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan called for an increased focus on accountability
NSHE awarded $350,000 federal grant for training of future nurses and doctors A technician in a lab coat looks down at a bottle containing a bright red fluid

NSHE awarded $350,000 federal grant for training of future nurses and doctors
June 24, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada
NSHE Health Sciences System has been awarded a $350,000 grant from the federal Economic Development Administration
Regents Elect Trachok as Board Chair, Wixom as Vice Chair The NSHE Logo set against a background of layered white squares

Regents Elect Trachok as Board Chair, Wixom as Vice Chair
June 11, 2015 Reno, Nevada
Regents Trachok and Wixom will begin their one-year terms starting July 1. Kevin J. Page is the current chairman and Trachok is the vice chairman.
Regents name Chet Burton as WNC president A student walks through the quad of the WNC campus. Three other students walk together in the background.

Regents name Chet Burton as WNC president
Reno, Nevada
Board of Regents today unanimously approved the appointment of Chester "Chet" Burton as president of WNC
Robert P. Ellis and Sandra D. Ellis named Distinguished Nevadans The NSHE Logo set against a background of layered white squares

Robert P. Ellis and Sandra D. Ellis named Distinguished Nevadans
March 26, 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada
The Distinguished Nevadan is bestowed upon prominent individuals who have contributed to the cultural, scientific, or social advancement of Nevada.

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