NEVADA, Missouri, Aug. 17 (TNSPer) -- Cottey College issued the following news: Cottey College President Dr. Jann Weitzel announced on August 16, 2021, that she would be retiring effective June 30, 2022. "After thoughtful consideration and consultation with my family, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to retire," said Dr. Weitzel. "My goal is to finish this academic and fiscal year strong, set and accomplish objectives for this year and the years to come, celebrate all that we have more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 17 (TNSPar) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Montana State University and several partner universities are collaborating to improve cyberinfrastructure access and capabilities for scientific research and education nationwide. As part of the efforts, MSU, the University of Hawaii and the University of Nevada, Reno, will host a workshop to assess cyberinfrastructure capacity and readiness across National Science Foundation Established Program  more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 19 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: As many businesses and organizations require proof of vaccination for members of the public to attend events, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warns Nevadans that the buying, making and selling of fake vaccination cards is not only a danger to public health, but is also against the law. "Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the most important thing you can do individually to help sto more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford applauded the work of his office's Policy Research Team after they were presented the Jefferson B. Fordham Award in Law Office Accomplishment from the American Bar Association Section of State and Local Government Law. "This team is one of the most hard-working and knowledgeable groups that you'll find in Nevada, and the research they bring forward is e more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has warned Nevada consumers to be cautious of scams related to the Child Tax Credit, as payments started rolling out in July. "Whenever there is a new government program, scammers find a way to take advantage," said AG Ford. "The IRS is warning taxpayers about a scam to use the Child Tax Credit to steal consumers' personally identifying information. Be  more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following statement: * * * Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak Issued the following statement in response to Nevada Lt. Governor Kate Marshall's transition to the White House: "While I am sad to see Nevada's Lt. Governor Kate Marshall leave Nevada, I will forever remain grateful for her service and her steadfast leadership to the Silver State. "Kate has had an indelible impact on our great State. From expanding access to co more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced in a press conference he signed Emergency Directive 049, which creates a process for a mask exception for large indoor large events within counties that have "substantial" or "high" COVID-19 transmission. Directive 049 creates an exception to the mask requirement for eligible large events in counties with "substantial" or "high" transmission rates if all at more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak was joined by Eric Edelstein, president of the Reno Aces and Greater Nevada Field at the stadium to announce the seventh round of winners for Vax Nevada Days, a public health incentive program launched in July. A total of 204 vaccinated individuals aged 12 and older were drawn as winners in the seventh Vax Nevada Days drawing. Some recipients who live in the Reno are more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak was joined by Shelley Berkley, Touro University CEO and Senior Provost for the institution, at Touro University Nevada to announce the sixth round of winners for Vax Nevada Days, a public health incentive program launched in July. A total of 204 vaccinated individuals aged 12 and older were drawn as winners in the sixth Vax Nevada Days drawing. Some recipients who li more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer released the following statement following the federal declaration of a tier-1 water shortage on the Colorado River. "Climate change is an emergency. This is a fact," said Chair Whitmer. "The IPCC report that came out this week was bleak, but it didn't tell us anything that we can't see with our own eyes right here in Nevada. Lake Mead is drying up. Th more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: The Governor's Office for New Americans (ONA) and Governor Steve Sisolak reiterated their commitment to welcoming refugees and Special Immigrant Visa holders (SIV) to Nevada as the situation continues to unfold in Afghanistan. Nevada is proud of our long-standing tradition of resettling refugees and other refugee-eligible populations such as SIVs. Individuals and families who have fled their coun more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 19 (TNSPer) -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: A scientific and innovation leader, Deeney brings extensive experience running complex operations to this new role at the University's Laser Lab. Christopher Deeney will join the University of Rochester as deputy director at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics beginning August 30. He previously served as chief science and technology officer, National Security Directorate, at Pacific Northwe more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 17 (TNSEve) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: This fall the department of art and the Donna Beam Gallery in collaboration with the College of Fine Arts present AH'-WAH-NEE (Paiute for 'balance') a momentous exhibition and symposium celebrating the beauty of Indigeneity through the art of local and regional Native American women artists holding space on the campus of UNLV, the traditional homelands of the Nuwuvi, Southern Paiu more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: * * * UNLV climate scientist Matthew Lachniet explains what it means and how climate change plays a role. * * * The drought in the southwestern U.S. isn't new - it's actually a couple of decades old now. But pictures of Lake Mead's famous bathtub ring, accompanied by headlines signaling its historically low water levels, provide a quick visual aid for just how dire the situati more PR