For scholarship recipients, it’s an opportunity to redefine their professional careers and transform their lives by learning new skills to obtain meaningful employment in Northern Nevada.

The 2023-24 FAFSA filing period has opened and financial aid officials are advising students not to delay applying.

Associated of Students of Western Nevada 2022-23 President Suzanna Stankute wants to expand and organize outreach for WNC students.

To show your support, purchase nursing swag items online at https://www.customink.com/fundraising/wnc.

Registration for spring classes is underway for returning and continuing students, as well as new students. Check out the schedule of classes at wnc.edu/class-schedule.

Haunted Hallways and Fall Festival provided the community and WNC students with some extra treats this semester and the rewarding opportunity to help others.

The fun flag football event, co-sponsored by the Associated Students of Western Nevada, was won by the staff team.

If students are eligible to graduate this fall, they need to apply online and pay a $25 fee.

Jeffrey Downs defeated Steve Laden for the District 11 regent position on the NSHE Board.

Jonathon Jacobson, a combat veteran, WNC graduate and former veterans club VP, is charged with making the Veterans Resource Center an important hub and resource on campus again.

The national member association and service organization has listed Western Nevada College's Jack C. Davis Observatory among its nine best Western destinations for stargazing and astronomy.

Millennial Precious Metals has established a $3,500 yearly scholarship at WNC for students who focus on mining-related interests such as biological, physical and environmental sciences; engineering, mathematics and physics.

The college was showcased in the parade with a decorated trailer with enthusiastic college representatives on board, an ambulance, the striking Mobile Manufacturing Lab and a throng of energetic walkers.

Randy Naylor and Janice Shedd are celebrating their 26th and 22nd employee anniversaries, respectively, this month.

Adjunct instructor Anthony Steverson has passed away. Anthony taught at WNC intermittently from 2013-18 before teaching regularly on the Fallon campus since 2019.

The District 12 regent focused her visit on student government leaders and Wildcat Reserve, the college’s food and hygiene pantry.

Donate nonperishable food and personal hygiene items to Wildcat Reserve through Dec. 16. Donation bins are set up around the Carson City campus.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Jack C. Davis Observatory, WNC Foundation and the JCDO Director Dr. Thomas Herring have collaborated to create some spectacular astrophotography for its annual fundraising note card campaign.

In celebration of National Native American Heritage month, there was singing, dancing, refreshments and vendors showcasing Native American history, art and culture.

More than 100 people attended the conference presented by the Carson Douglas Early Childhood Advisory Council in WNC’s Carson Nugget Hall, and Bristlecone and Dini buildings.

An announcement about WNC closing or a delayed opening will be provided on the home page, social media and digital media, as well as messaging to students, faculty and staff.

The Child Development Center celebrated its annual Pumpkin Parade on Oct. 31. Faculty and staff made sure Halloween was extra sweet for the children.

Arrive early for the sixth annual Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale, which runs from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 in Bristlecone Building Room 322.

Christmas Story will be the theme for the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. party in Carson Nugget Hall. Please RSVP now!

The five-day course is led by a parent of a new teen driver and costs $100.

The on-campus summit on March 3, 2023, will include notable speakers, breakout presentations, a student panel and lunch.