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Stay in the know. Check this area often for the latest happenings in our USN community. For additional information, visit the USN Media Information Center.

Past news and announcements are available in an archive.

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01/18/2007

Title IV Student Drug Information

The University of Southern Nevada is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment in compliance with applicable laws.  The unlawful possession, use, distribution, sale or manufacture of controlled substances is prohibited on the University campus or any of its facilities.  Violation of this policy will result in the appropriate disciplinary action.

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11/03/2006

Federal Financial Aid Program Approval

USN has been approved to participate in the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Program.

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Letter from the Director of Financial Aid (.pdf 11K)
Financial Aid Program Information (.pdf 25K)

Approved for Financial Aid for 2007-08
Your Financial Aid Award Notification from Financial Aid Services reports the amount of Federal and or private programs you can receive. If your Award Notification includes federal or private loans, you must select a lender, complete the loan application, and submit your application to your lender.

Complete your FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Select your Academic Program and Click on Lender’s List to choose your lender.  Once you have selected a lender,  click Loan Request and complete your application for Staffords and/or Grad Plus.   (Only complete your Loan applications on “Loan Request”)

You must complete separate Loan Requests for each loan on your Award Notification.
Step by step instructions are provided on this website.  You may also call Financial Aid Services at (702) 968-1635, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.  Once you have completed your loan application, email to confirm your application submission.

07/19/2006

USN South Jordan, Utah Campus to Welcome Students in August

Pharmacy classes on the South Jordan campus will begin in August 2006.

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Pharmacy classes on the South Jordan campus will begin in August 2006. The pharmacy program in South Jordan is considered an extension of the College of Pharmacy currently operating at the University’s Henderson, Nevada campus. The pharmacy admissions requirements, curriculum, and policies will be the same for both campuses.

In June 2006, ACPE met to consider an accreditation action for USN’s Doctor of Pharmacy program, including its expansion into South Jordan. At that meeting, ACPE’s Board extended the PharmD program’s accreditation until June, 2008. Prospective students who have questions regarding accreditation policies and procedures may review information posted on ACPE’s website or may contact ACPE directly at 312-664-3575.

Students interested in enrolling in USN’s PharmD program at the South Jordan, Utah campus, must apply to the University of Southern Nevada College of Pharmacy and follow all College of Pharmacy admissions policies and procedures.

07/06/2006

ACPE Continues the College of Pharmacy's Accreditation

The University of Southern Nevada's administration is pleased to announce the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education’s Board of Directors continued the University of Southern Nevada College of Pharmacy’s accreditation through June 2008 at its June 2006 meeting.
05/11/2006

USN Comes in 3rd as Best Place to Work

The University of Southern Nevada was nominated, and won 3rd Place as The Best Work Place for 2006 in the . . .

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The University of Southern Nevada was nominated, and won 3rd Place as The Best Work Place for 2006 in the Small Business category of the Southern Nevada Human Resource Association’s Annual Awards Luncheon. The judges quoted the following as the reason for the award: “The University encourages work/life balance through its social times, volunteer opportunities and community projects. The desire for excellence within the university can be found from student to faculty to staff.”