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Applications for the Spirit of CSN Grant Awards are open!

The Spirit of CSN Grant Awards supports faculty and staff who have a project for the 2026-2027 academic year that could benefit CSN students.

Learn more here: csnfoundation.org/spirit-of-cs...
A blue promotional graphic titled “Spirit of CSN Grant Award.” Large white text explains that all CSN faculty and staff can apply for grants up to $10,000, with an application deadline of March 15, 2026. A short link (bit.ly/spirit-of-csn) and contact email for the CSN Foundation are included. The lower portion shows a photo of two people sitting at a table working together in a classroom, with a whiteboard behind them, suggesting tutoring or academic support. At the bottom are the CSN Foundation logo, the tagline “A Foundation for Growth in Nevada,” and a QR code.
January 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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The CSN Foundation has two health science scholarships available – the John P. Keller Memorial Scholarship and the Ralph & Betty Engelstad SHS Scholarship.

Each scholarship has different requirements. Learn more and start your application today: csnfoundation.org/scholarship-...
A blue-and-yellow promotional graphic for Health Sciences Scholarships from the CSN Foundation. The top section lists two scholarships: the John P. Keller Memorial Scholarship, noting a minimum GPA of 2.0, financial need, and enrollment in second-year Veterinary Nursing (AAS) or Nursing programs (RN to BSN or BS) during the 2026–27 academic year; and the Ralph & Betty Engelstad SHS Scholarship, noting a minimum GPA of 2.8 and enrollment in a Health Sciences limited-entry program. The graphic highlights an application deadline of March 22, 2026, and a link to learn more at bit.ly/CSN-Scholarships. Below the text is a photo of four people in a clinical classroom setting—three students in navy scrubs and an instructor in a white lab coat—standing around a life-size anatomical skeleton model, appearing to discuss or study it together. At the bottom are the CSN Foundation logo and a QR code.
January 23, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Do you have a project in mind for the 2026-2027 academic year that could benefit CSN students? Does it need funding? The Spirit of CSN Grant Award application period is open!

To learn more, please visit csnfoundation.org/spirit-of-cs...

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 15, 2026.
A blue promotional graphic announces the Spirit of CSN Grant Award. White text reads: “All CSN faculty and staff can apply for a maximum of $10,000! Application Deadline: March 15, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/spirit-of-csn. Questions? Contact the CSN Foundation at foundation@csn.edu.” The lower portion shows a close-up of a hand reaching into clear pantry bins filled with packaged snacks and canned food, suggesting a campus food pantry setting. At the bottom are the CSN Foundation logo with the tagline “A Foundation for Growth in Nevada” and a QR code.
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Scholarship applications are now open for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Learn about all of the scholarship opportunities available through the CSNF General Scholarship Application: csnfoundation.org/scholarship-...

The application deadline for CSN Foundation Scholarships is March 22, 2026.
January 21, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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Coyotes, represent the CSN community on MLK Day! 💙🐺

You can participate in the MLK Day Parade by marching alongside the CSN float! This is a great opportunity to show your Coyote Pride and connect with the community.

📅 Mon, Jan. 19 at 8:30am
RSVP using the QR code or tinyurl.com/SP26MLKDAYPARADE
A promotional graphic for an MLK Day Parade shows a large group of CSN students, staff, and supporters gathered around a parade float, many wearing blue CSN gear and smiling for the camera. The headline reads “MLK Day Parade!” and invites students to show school spirit and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by marching alongside the CSN float. Additional photos below show students preparing for the parade and a float with the word “DREAM.” Event details note Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:30am, with check-in at 4th Street and Hoover Street, along with a sign-up link and a QR code.
January 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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When you give to the CSN Foundation’s Scholarship Program, you are investing in the education of CSN students.

Support scholarships this holiday season: secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...

Your support helps reduce or eliminate student's education debt.
A blue graphic reads “Support CSN Student Scholarships” and explains that scholarships help remove financial barriers so CSN students can persist and graduate. The image includes a call to donate with a shortened link and features illustrated gift boxes at the bottom, suggesting holiday giving. The CSN Foundation logo appears in the lower right corner.
December 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Your support of CSN scholarships helps students build a brighter future.

If you’re in a place to give this holiday season, please consider donating: secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...

A gift of any size creates momentum and changes lives.
A split graphic promotes CSN Foundation holiday giving, with a photo on the left of a smiling graduate in a blue cap and gown holding up a diploma during a commencement ceremony. On the right, blue text reads “Support CSN Student Scholarships this holiday season,” includes a donation link, and notes that every contribution creates momentum and changes lives. The CSN Foundation logo appears at the top of the text panel.
December 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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This holiday season, we’re raising funds for scholarships that support CSN students who are working, parenting, and giving everything they have to stay in school.

If you’re in a place to give, your donation will help CSN students build a brighter future: secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...
A blue CSN Foundation graphic promotes holiday fundraising for scholarships supporting CSN students who are working, parenting, and striving to stay in school, with a call to “Support CSN Students” and a shortened donation link. Below the text, a smiling graduate in a blue cap and gown walks toward the camera during a commencement ceremony, with other graduates visible behind her. The image emphasizes student achievement and the impact of scholarship support.
December 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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There are a number of activities to support CSN students through study week happening.

Check out the graphics for what is happening the rest of the week!
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, we’re raising funds for scholarships that support students who are working, parenting, and giving everything they have to stay in school. Your gift ensures they can keep going.

➡️ Give toward CSN Scholarships today: secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...
#GivingTuesday #CSNProud
A blue banner at the top features the CSN Foundation and Giving Tuesday logos above white text explaining that funds are being raised for scholarships supporting CSN students who are working, parenting, and striving to stay in school. Below the banner, a graduation ceremony shows students in blue caps and gowns walking across the stage, with one graduate raising a celebratory hand gesture. Faculty members and CSN banners are visible in the background, creating a joyful commencement scene.
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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This #GivingTuesday, we are rallying support to raise $10,000 for CSN Scholarships. 🌟

💛 Help us reach our goal: secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...

Your gift today directly supports CSN students who need it most.

#GivingTuesday #GiveBigTenScholarships #CSNProud #CSNCoyotes #CSN
A blue background features large white text encouraging support for CSN student scholarships on Giving Tuesday. A smaller message explains that scholarships remove financial barriers so CSN students can persist and graduate, followed by a donation link. At the bottom, three yellow gift boxes with bows sit beside the CSN Foundation and Giving Tuesday logos.
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Happy #GivingTuesday!
Today we’re asking our community to help us raise $10,000 for CSN Scholarships.

Make your Giving Tuesday scholarship gift today: secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...

Every contribution brings us closer to $10,000 and helps a student move one step closer to graduation.
A close-up shows a graduate in a blue gown holding a College of Southern Nevada diploma folder, with honor cords draped around their neck. On the right, text with the CSN Foundation and Giving Tuesday logos encourages support for CSN student scholarships and highlights a $10,000 fundraising goal in 24 hours. The message ends with a call to donate at bit.ly/CSNF-2025.
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Giving Tuesday is next Tuesday, December 2.

On that day, we’re aiming to raise $10,000, enough to provide SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UP TO 10 STUDENTS to help them pursue their educational dreams.

Join us to help kick-start this campaign and donate today: secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...
A graphic announcing Giving Tuesday for the College of Southern Nevada Foundation. Three students walk down a bright, modern staircase, smiling and talking. Beneath the photo, bold text reads “Mark Your Calendar! December 2, 2025” with a message encouraging support for CSN scholarships. A yellow hashtag button says “#GiveBigTenScholarships,” and logos for Giving Tuesday and the CSN Foundation appear at the bottom.
November 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Your tax-deductible gift to the CSN Foundation supports scholarships and programs to help CSN students. You can ensure that students feel less panic and anxiety when they encounter stressful financial situations.

To make a donation, please visit secure.givelively.org/donate/colle...
Square graphic featuring a student testimonial on a blue background bordered by yellow. The text reads: “Words cannot even begin to explain how happy I am to be receiving this scholarship!” followed by a message describing financial hardship during the pandemic and gratitude for scholarship support that eased college expenses. At the bottom, it’s attributed to a “Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors Memorial (GLVAR) Scholarship Recipient,” with the CSN Foundation logo and tagline “A Foundation for Growth in Nevada” in the lower right corner.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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The deadline to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship is this Friday, October 31.

Learn more and get your application started: www.csn.edu/promise

The Nevada Promise Scholarship is open to high school seniors.
Two students sit together in a brightly lit campus office with blue and yellow walls. Text on the image reads: “Nevada Promise Scholarship. The NV Promise Scholarship is open to high school seniors. Last-dollar scholarship & renewable for up to 3 years. Covers almost 100% of mandatory fees at CSN, not covered by other forms of Financial Aid. Requires mentoring & community service. No GPA or test scores required. Prepare for a career at CSN or to transfer to a 4-year university. Application Available: Aug. 1 – Oct. 31.” The CSN logo and contact details appear at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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ICYMI, the CSN News Room highlights Cody the Coyote’s recent Big Day!

Count’s Kustoms & Shelby American rolled in with chrome, horsepower, and school spirit! The event was capped off by Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown declaring Oct. 8 as Cody the Coyote Day! 🎉

See photos: news.csn.edu/cody-the-coy...
Cody the Coyote: Star Power, Mascot Mayhem, and School Spirit - College of Southern Nevada
It wasn’t just another Wednesday at CSN — it was Cody the Coyote’s big day, and he made one heck […]
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October 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Student Emergency Fund is open and available for Fall 2025 CSN students. It provides assistance when CSN students face short-term, unanticipated emergencies. Emergencies are defined as urgent, unforeseen, and non-recurring.

Learn more: csn.edu/student-emergency-fund
A nursing student wearing a white uniform and clear glasses smiles confidently in a clinical setting. A stethoscope hangs around their neck, and their ID badge identifies them as a student nurse at the College of Southern Nevada. In the background, other nursing students practice skills, creating a focused and collaborative atmosphere.
October 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Attention high school seniors! You're invited to attend an upcoming Nevada Promise Scholarship Information Session and Application Workshop.

For more information or to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/nvpinfosessions2025

Virtual Information Sessions
Tue, 9/30
🕒 3:30–4:30 PM
🕒 5:00–6:00 PM
A blue graphic promotes CSN Nevada Promise Information Sessions. The top explains that sessions will cover scholarship eligibility, answer questions, and assist with applications. Virtual sessions are listed for September 30 at 3:30–4:30 PM and 5:00–6:00 PM, while in-person sessions are scheduled for October 7 at CSN West Charleston, October 8 at CSN Henderson, and October 10 at CSN North Las Vegas, each from 5:00–7:00 PM. A QR code and RSVP link are included at the bottom, along with the CSN Nevada Promise logo.
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Are you a CSN student? Do you need help with textbook costs?

Check out the TAP Textbook Assistance Program from CSN Career Services!

Join our info sessions to learn more and get your questions answered. Apply online today!

Questions? Email [email protected] #CSN #TextbookHelp #TAP
A flyer from the College of Southern Nevada promotes the TAP Textbook Assistance Program by Career Services. The requirements state that students must be enrolled at CSN, must be registered (not waitlisted) for the class for which they are requesting books, and must have an activated Handshake account at joinhandshake.com. Applications can be submitted online at tinyurl.com/TAPapp25-26, and questions can be directed to career.services@csn.edu . The design features colorful stacks of books, a QR code for easy access, and bold headings for eligibility details.
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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A reminder that CAPS strives to help CSN students pursue their academic, personal, and career goals by promoting self-advocacy, self-regulation, and developing coping strategies and problem-solving skills in students.
📍Available to all currently enrolled CSN students.
🔗 Learn more: linktr.ee/csncaps
September 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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There are Loteria games happening this week!

Join for an awesome time playing Loteria, a traditional game of chance!🪅🎊

Each day CSN campus will be giving out prizes and there will be free food and snacks

Tues, Sept. 23 – North Las Vegas
Wed, Sept. 24 – Henderson
Thur, Sept. 25 – Charleston
A colorful flyer for the College of Southern Nevada invites students to “Let’s play Lotería,” a traditional game of chance. Event dates and times are listed: Sept. 23 from 11am–1pm at the North Las Vegas Campus Student Union, Sept. 24 from 11am–1pm at the Henderson Campus Student Union, and Sept. 25 from 1–2:30pm at the Charleston Campus Student Union. The design features papel picado decorations, the CSN logo, and sample Lotería-style cards, encouraging students to play with friends for a chance to win prizes.
September 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Hey Coyotes! Did you know that CSN has onsite food pantries available to all CSN students?
www.csn.edu/student-life...

The onsite food pantries are available to current CSN students, faculty, and staff with a valid CSN ID for the current semester.
A smiling student stands in what appears to be a campus food pantry, holding up a large reusable bag with the College of Southern Nevada logo and the words “Students First.” Shelves stocked with food and supplies are visible in the background. The image highlights CSN’s Coyote Cupboard program supporting students’ basic needs.
September 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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There are many ways the Campus Life team at CSN Charleston can support CSN students.

Visit them if you are need support with food, professional attire, school supplies, personal hygiene supplies, or more.

You can donate materials to support all campus locations: linktr.ee/CampusLifeWi....
A flyer from the College of Southern Nevada highlights “Campus Life Basic Needs Resources” with office hours Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm. Services listed include Coyote Cupboard (free food items), Cody’s Closet (professional attire, not available at Henderson campus), Cody’s Locker (free school supplies), hygiene kits, RTC semester bus pass, and Baby’s Bounty (free diapers and wipes, not available at Henderson campus). The flyer notes that current student IDs are required, provides location details in the Student Union at Henderson, and includes social media handles for CSN Charleston, Henderson, and North Las Vegas.
September 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Level Up! Prep for Success is your chance to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and stand out before the big event. Whether you're looking for a job, internship, or just want to feel more prepared — this is for YOU! 💼🎓

Sign up now: tinyurl.com/Fa25LevelUpPrep
A flyer for the College of Southern Nevada’s “Level Up! Prep for Success” events shows four students in conversation, including one using a wheelchair. The flyer lists dates and locations: Henderson Campus, Student Union Ballroom on Monday, September 8, 2025; North Las Vegas Campus, June Whitley Lounge on Tuesday, September 9, 2025; and Charleston Campus, Student Union Ballroom on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with sessions at 11am and 1pm each day. Text at the bottom invites students to join for games, prizes, and career prep, with a registration link (tinyurl.com/Fa25LevelUpPrep) and contact email (career.services@csn.edu)
September 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Fall 2025 ASCSN Club Rush is happening this week!

Join at your campus Student Union Lobby to explore a variety of student clubs.

📍 Henderson Campus – Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 10am-2pm
📍 Charleston Campus – Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 10am-2pm
📍 North Las Vegas Campus – Thursday, Sept. 4, from 10am-2pm
September 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM