Obama Recognizes CSN Student in Immigration Reform Speech

By Ricardo Torres President Barack Obama mentioned our 20-year-old College of Southern Nevada student Alan Aleman by name in a speech he gave about immigration on Jan. 29, 2013.“Growing up, Alan went to an American school, pledged allegiance to the American flag, felt American in every way and he was. Except for on paper,” President […]

Congresswoman Titus Talks Education & Female Empowerment at CSN

By Ricardo Torres United States Congresswoman Dina Titus, Nevada representative, was the key-note speaker during The President’s Forum on Women’s Academic Success at the College of Southern Nevada on March 26. She discussed women’s issues, specifically the need for higher education. “Education will always be a priority for me in elected office because I care […]

Congressman Horsford Focused on Student Success at CSN

By Chris Moxon United States Congressman Steven Horsford met with students at the College of Southern Nevada on Feb. 19, 2013 as part of the newly-launched program “Congress on Campus”. He is working with CSN President Michael Richards to identify ways to assist African-American students in their degree pursuits, as their graduation rates are low. […]

President Richards’ Remarkable Path

By Kheslleen Dimanche Dr. Michael Richards, president of the College of Southern Nevada, is a remarkable man who has dedicated his life’s work to education. Dr. Richards begins his day at 4:00 in the morning, during the work week. Before work he checks his emails and holds conference calls with community leaders and colleagues. By the time he […]

Notable Professor Retires CSN After 38 Years

By Li Han Retiring after a 38-year career teaching at the College of Southern Nevada, English Professor Dr. Richard Logsdon pauses to consider the value of what he has accomplished and what he wants to do next. Dr. Logsdon is retiring at the end of the spring 2013 term. Students and colleagues are reminiscing on […]

McGee Makes Music

By Stephanie Santana Music flows in the halls of the Department of Fine Arts at the College of Southern Nevada thanks to Professor Richard McGee. Hitting the right note led him to his destiny, which was to teach music at CSN. According to faculty biographies on CSN’s website, McGee moved to Las Vegas in 1981 […]