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Nevada State University plans satellite health, workforce sites; commissioners ask for broader health‑system coordination
Summary
Nevada State University presented plans for two satellite campuses — a juvenile allied‑health education center in the medical district and a 30,000‑square‑foot campus in North Las Vegas — and emphasized dual‑enrollment growth; commissioners asked that UMC and other health partners be involved in planning.
Nevada State University officials told the county commission Aug. 5 they are advancing plans for two satellite sites intended to expand access to higher education and workforce training across Southern Nevada.
Dr. Amber Lopez‑Lassiter, officer in charge at Nevada State, said the university serves about 7,500 students, has the largest bachelor’s‑level nursing output in the state and is expanding dual‑enrollment opportunities in local high schools. NSU outlined two projects under development: a juvenile allied‑health education center and clinic in the medical district that would create new degree…
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