Western Nevada College News

WNC President Dr. Kyle J. Dalpe and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Dana Ryan (closest to sign on both sides) are pictured with a group of people celebrating WNC's nursing expansion project on the Douglas campus.

WNC Celebrates Expansion of Nursing Education at Douglas Campus

October 14, 2026

Register for open entry classes through Oct. 28 and late-start courses begin Oct. 26.

It's Not Too Late to Join Fall Semester at WNC

October 13, 2026

ampus where concepts taught in astronomy and physics can be connected to actual observations.

Under Nevada's Dark Skies, WNC Students Look Toward New Era of Astronomy

October 8, 2026

The scholarship can provide up to three years of coverage for eligible registration and mandatory fees remaining after other qualifying gift aid is applied.

Nevada Promise Scholarship Offers High School Seniors Pathway to Affordable Higher Education

October 2, 2026

Golf for Education tournament champions Team Davison is pictured with WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe (center). Team members include Sean Davison, Howard Houghton, Vince Christenson and Connor Morze.

Three Holes-in-One, Close Team Scoring Highlight 27th WNC Foundation Golf for Education Fundraiser

September 29, 2026

With WNC's fall semester in full swing, there are still opportunities to register for classes. Full-term classes are available until Sept. 25 with instructor approval. There are also open entry, late start and short-term classes available.

Students Still Have Time to Explore Their Futures This Fall

September 27, 2026

At opposition this weekend, Saturn will come as close as 784 million miles to Earth and will be more visible in the night sky than usual.

Saturn To Take Center Stage at WNC Star Party

September 23, 2026

WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe is pictured with the Community Engagement Award that the college received at the Rural Community College Alliance National Convention on Sept. 17.

WNC Honored with National Award for Dual Enrollment Program’s Effectiveness

September 21, 2026

WNC Foundation's Golf for Education fundraising tournament supports workforce development in Northern Nevada.

WNC Foundation’s Golf for Education Tournament Nearing

September 12, 2026

There were two otter attacks in different parts of Lake Tahoe in August, causing concern because of the rarity of such encounters with humans.

Rare Otter Attacks Reveal Mysterious Carnivore in Tahoe's Pristine Waters

September 11, 2026