Nevada Energy Foundation contribution bolsters science education

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

July 22, 2013 - 2:59 pm

New funding will help renew a program that helps support Nevada educators in science-based environmental education.

NV Energy, NV Energy Foundation and the Desert Research Institute renewed their commitment to continue to support pre-kindergarten to grade 12 educators in shaping the next generation of scientists, according to a news release.

The Nevada Energy Foundation contributed $180,000 to support the GreenPower program for two years. An additional $70,400 from NV Energy will fund an expansion of the program’s Energy Wise Educators Academy throughout the state.

Graduates participate in the Nevada State University commencement ceremony at the Thomas & ...

Nevada State graduates first class as a university

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

May 4, 2024 - 8:57 pm

A medical professional hoping to honor her grandmother’s legacy, a first-generation college graduate and a military veteran following in his mother’s footsteps were among the hundreds students who comprised Nevada State University’s class of 2024.

Students and faculty take part during a “How to Be a Peacemaker” discussion group meeting a ...

New Jewish Affinity Group makes presence felt at UNLV

By Jason Bracelin / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 6:11 pm

UNLV students and faculty partcipated in a “How to Be a Peacemaker” discussion group at the Student Diversity Office inside of the Student Union.

Pro-Israeli counterdemonstrators chant as pro-Palestianian protesters and student groups gather ...

UNLV says sign on campus defaced with ‘Free Palestine’ message

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez and Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 4:38 pm

An outsider was arrested after she allegedly vandalized a UNLV sign with the words “Free Palestine” Thursday night, according to university officials.

‘Blank canvas’: 5K acres to be developed by NLV, UNLV

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

May 1, 2024 - 5:46 pm

The land will soon be transferred to UNLV and the city of North Las Vegas from the Bureau of Land Management.

Groups organize ‘Walkout for Palestine’ event at UNLV

By Jessica Hill / RJ

May 1, 2024 - 9:05 pm

Groups organized a “Walkout for Palestine” event in the amphitheater at UNLV, joining a growing list of groups protesting against the war in Gaza at college campuses.

Jara’s parting gesture: Raises for his cabinet

By Mary Hynes / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 8:19 pm

Before leaving CCSD this year, then-Superintendent Jesus Jara gave members of his executive cabinet significant raises, including a pay hike of 40 percent to the chief of police.

CCSD wants more teachers: ‘Starting salary of $54K is very competitive’

By Brett Clarkson / RJ

April 30, 2024 - 7:59 pm

The public school district that covers the Las Vegas Valley is launching a recruitment campaign that will primarily target teachers in California.

UNLV unveils timeline for big studio project in southwest valley

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

April 30, 2024 - 5:19 pm

The movie studio would be built at the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in southwest Las Vegas, but that depends on a bill clearing the Nevada Legislature.

UNLV aims to get $1.25B for leasing ‘prime’ property near Strip

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

April 30, 2024 - 5:53 pm

UNLV is proposing to enter into a 99-year ground lease for 42 acres of university-owned land near the Strip that would generate over a billion of dollars of revenue.

Las Vegas substitute teacher released after high school fight

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 7:40 pm

A CCSD educator arrested in connection with a student-teacher fight was ordered released without bail after a court appearance.