Western Nevada College News

With WNC's fall semester beginning on Aug. 31, students should enroll in the college as soon as possible to receive the support they need to start classes.

Welcome to Fall Semester! Students Still Have Time to Explore Their Futures This Fall

August 26, 2026

Faculty Employee of the Year Katherine

Fall 2026 Kickoff Energizes College, Celebrates Award Recipients

August 25, 2026

To make the Summer Dean's List, students needed at least a 3.5 GPA and six credits.

Congratulations! WNC Recognizes 76 Students on Summer Dean’s List

August 24, 2026

Automotive Mechanics is among eight programs that students can receive William N. Pennington CTE Scholarship funding through WNC Foundation.

Pennington CTE Scholarship Application Opens in Advance of Fall Semester

August 23, 2026

WNC alum John Henry McDonald is living his dream, working on trains at the Ely Railroad Museum.

WNC Machine Tool Technology Graduates Take Skills in Many Directions

August 20, 2026

In front of Western Nevada College's newly wrapped CDL trailer are WNC Vice President of Finance and Administration Coral Lopez, WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe, NV Energy Community Relations Lead Madisyn Harlan, WNC Chief Advancement Officer and Foundation Executive Director Niki Gladys, WNC Continuing Education Manager Lauren Slemenda Moore, and WNC Chief HR Officer and Chief of Staff Melody Duley.

NV Energy Foundation Grant Advances Workforce Training at Western Nevada College

August 18, 2026

WNC is offering a fall semester class that will help students prepare for opening their own childcare business.

WNC Offers Entrepreneurship Course for Aspiring Childcare Business Owners

August 17, 2026

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

WNC Foundation’s Golf for Education Tournament Set for Sept. 25

August 11, 2026

Watch the comets fly by at a rapid rate during the Perseids meteor shower event Aug. 12 and 13 at Jack C. Davis Observatory.

Moonless Skies Create Perfect Viewing for Perseids Meteor Shower at WNC Observatory

August 10, 2026

Drl Laura Rizo's engaging personality makes it easier for students to express themselves, as seen here during her 2024 presentation at WNC.

Dr. Laura Rizo Returns to WNC to Inspire Students with Message of Resilience and Self-Worth

August 9, 2026