Western Nevada College News

The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents now has its customary 13 members after Governor Joe Lombardo's appointment of Jennifer McGrath.

Governor Appoints New Regent to Replace Dr. Tarkanian

March 4, 2025

The late Dr. Lois Tarkanian has been named by the NSHE Board of Regents as one of two Distinguished Nevadans for 2025.

Distinguished Nevadans, Honorary Degrees Announced at NSHE Board of Regents Meeting

March 4, 2025

The Moon will transform into a blood-red color for North American to see late on March 13 and into the early morning hours of March 14.

View the Blood Red Moon during March 13-14 Event at JCDO

March 3, 2025

More than 100 first- and second-year students in the program participated in the annual Nursing Job Fair and Professional Development event in the Bristlecone Building.

Job Fair Provides WNC Nursing Student with Real-World Opportunities, Practice

February 26, 2025

The public is invited to attend a free lecture about Lake Tahoe from WNC Professor of Geosciences Dr. Winnie Kortemeier on Feb. 26.

WNC Professor to Present ‘Tahoe: North America’s Oldest Lake’ on Feb. 26

February 22, 2025

Barbara Yates thanks WNC Construction student Jay Morris after he installed under-the-cabinet lighting in her kitchen, as well as hung some framed pictures on Feb. 18 when WNC students helped the Solista Carson senior living residents with some projects around their apartments.

Building Community: WNC Construction Students Lend a Hand at Solista Carson

February 21, 2025

WNMTC is spotlighting some of its spectacular productions for

WNMTC's Magical Run Reaches 35 Years

February 18, 2025

WNC Nursing students benefit from extensive training provided by nursing faculty members as well as clinical work.

Previous Legislative Session Helped WNC Strengthen Nursing Program Faculty

February 15, 2025

For nearly a decade, Dr. Kortemeier has been presenting the Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale in late November or early December to raise money for the student scholarship.

That’s Right! Rock Sales Pay for Endowed Scholarship for Students in Geosciences

February 14, 2025

Students in both the Fallon and Carson City locations are now eligible to take their CDL tests as part of their enrollment in the college’s truck driving program, further enhancing the convenience and accessibility of the program.

WNC Now Authorized for CDL Testing on Campus

February 3, 2025