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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is Bringing Active Shooter Response Training to Nevada

Nevada, MO –  º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Nevada, Missouri on March 9-10. The course will be held…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Theatre Presents Puffs

NEVADA, MO – Get ready for a hilarious, heartwarming, and delightfully mischievous journey into the world of underdogs! º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Theatre is delighted to announce its fall production of Puffs,…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Celebrates Ninth Consecutive Year in Top 10 of Midwest Rankings 

NEVADA, MO – For the ninth consecutive year, º£½ÇÖ±²¥ has been ranked among the top 10 Regional Colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report in its…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Names Megan Ellis as Vice President for Institutional Advancement

NEVADA, MO—º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is pleased to announce the hiring of Megan Ellis as Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective August 1, 2025. Ellis brings more than a decade of…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Ranked #5 Best Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ was again recognized as one of the top colleges in the Midwest, earning the #5 spot in the Midwest Region in the U.S. News & World…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ opens The Sophia Gymnasium

Nevada, MO—º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is pleased to announce the opening of The Sophia Gymnasium on campus. The gymnasium space is located in Hinkhouse Center, formerly the site of the swimming pool.

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Cottey Theatre and Dance to Present Sweeney Todd

Nevada, Mo. – The º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present Stephen Sondheim’s dark masterpiece, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, this November. London’s…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and CCPA Announce Formation of the Cottey/CCPA Community Band

NEVADA, MO — º£½ÇÖ±²¥, in partnership with the Community Council for the Performing Arts (CCPA), is delighted to announce the formation of the Cottey/CCPA Community Band. This new musical…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ to add Archery for Fall 2024 

Nevada, MO—º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is pleased to announce the addition of collegiate archery to its athletic program. Beginning in the fall of 2024, archery will be offered as the twelfth…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Theatre Presents The Sweet Science of Bruising

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Theatre Department presents “The Sweet Science of Bruising”, November 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Auditorium on the campus of º£½ÇÖ±²¥.

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Dr. Mitts to Retire from Coaching and Evan Belk to Become Head Basketball Coach Following the 2023-2024 Season

Dr. Maryann Mitts has announced her retirement from coaching after the 2023-2024 season. Mitts will move into the athletic director role full-time, and assistant basketball coach Evan Belk will become…

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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Welcomes Jerry White as Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration

Nevada, MO – º£½ÇÖ±²¥ is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry White as the interim Vice President for Finance and Administration. In his role, Jerry will oversee the…

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