CHADRON – Four Chadron State College Health, Physical Education, and Recreation majors have been nominated by faculty for Major of the Year Awards during the 2020 Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Conference. The conference, previously scheduled for early November, has transitioned to an online format.

• Date: November 5, 2020
• Author: Olivia Bryant, College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Health, Physical Education, and Recreation|Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – The Panhandle Advantage is a collaborative effort between Western Nebraska Community College and Chadron State College created to streamline the process for WNCC students who have earned an associate’s degree to complete a bachelor’s degree at CSC. Each WNCC graduate with a qualifying GPA is eligible for a two-year scholarship to CSC.

• Date: November 4, 2020
• Author: Tena L. Cook, Marketing Coordinator
• Category: Campus News|Nebraska State College System

CHADRON – Chadron State College Social Work seniors Taylee Neefe of Hemingford, Neb., Katelyn Wheeler of Imperial, Neb., and Celeste Cardona of Mitchell, Neb., are among the 11 students making final preparations to distribute LGBTQ+ informational videos on flash drives next week as part of their class (SW 435). The original videos are customized for different audiences, including students in elementary, middle, and high schools, their parents, and educators.

• Date: November 3, 2020
• Author: Tena L. Cook, Marketing Coordinator
• Category: Campus News|Social Work

CHADRON – The 2020 annual meeting of the Chadron State Foundation Trustees highlighted continued progress of the Next Horizon campaign and the Foundation’s ongoing fundraising effort for the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) renovation and construction.

• Date: November 3, 2020
• Author: George Ledbetter, College Relations
• Category: Campus Announcements|Campus Events|Campus News

CHADRON – Chadron Mayor Miles Bannan proclaimed Nov. 8 First Generation Student Day during a City Council meeting Monday night. The declaration celebrates the 55th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act and acknowledges the talents and potential first generation students have to offer their communities. The declaration also reinforces the important role TRiO programs, Project Strive and Upward Bound, play in promoting educational success for first generation students.

• Date: November 3, 2020
• Author: Tena L. Cook, Marketing Coordinator
• Category: Campus News|Student Clubs & Organizations

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State College System is conducting a search for Peru State College’s 34th president following President Dan Hanson’s retirement announcement to the Peru community today. After twelve years of service to Peru State College and Southeast Nebraska, Dr. Hanson will leave the role in June 2021.

• Date: November 1, 2020
• Author: NSCS Office
• Category: Campus News|Nebraska State College System

CHADRON – A Chadron State College program aimed at developing qualified financial professionals for work in rural Nebraska will be able to expand the scope of leadership training opportunities it offers students thanks to a four-year $100,000 grant from First National Bank of Omaha.

• Date: October 27, 2020
• Author: George Ledbetter, College Relations
• Category: Business|Campus Announcements|Campus News

LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges Tuition Guarantee ensures that Pell-qualified Nebraska students can attend Chadron State, Peru State, or Wayne State College tuition-free.

• Date: October 26, 2020
• Author: Judi Yorges, Nebraska State College System
• Category: Campus Announcements|Campus News|Nebraska State College System

CHADRON – Chadron State College student David Omondi is the Project Strive/TRiO October Student of the Month.

• Date: October 26, 2020
• Author: Olivia Bryant, College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – Chadron State College graduate student Chelsea Turner was honored this week with the Champion Award from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN). She has worked in mental health services for 11 years and is pursuing licensure in clinical mental health counseling. Annual BHECN awards are given for distinguished service, ambassadorship, and courage to recognize individuals who make a significant impact in the behavioral health field in the state of Nebraska.

• Date: October 23, 2020
• Author: CSC College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Student Awards & Achievements