Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College
Former name
Western Nevada Community College (1971–2007)
TypePublic college
Established1971; 53 years ago (1971)
FounderJack C. Davis
Parent institution
Nevada System of Higher Education
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentJ. Kyle Dalpe
Location
Carson City (Main campus), Fallon, and Minden
,
Nevada
,
United States
ColorsBlue and Yellow
   
MascotWildcats
Websitewww.wnc.edu

39°11′11″N 119°47′28″W / 39.186272°N 119.791020°W / 39.186272; -119.791020 Western Nevada College (WNC) is a public college with its main campus in Carson City, Nevada and additional campuses in Fallon and Minden. There are also WNC centers in Dayton, Fernley, Hawthorne, Lake Tahoe, Lovelock, Smith Valley and Yerington, as well as degree programs in five correctional institutions. The college offers a number of different associate degrees, certificate programs and a bachelor of technology degree. As of 2021, WNC had about 3,500 students.[1]

Prior to July 2007, WNC was known as Western Nevada Community College. The name change was approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents in recognition of WNC's ability to grant four-year degrees in a few subjects, though the school's overall focus is still largely related to two-year associates degrees and short-term certifications. WNC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

WNC is home to the Jack C. Davis Observatory, with three telescopes, a weather station and other scientific devices.

Alumni

References

  1. ^ "Western Nevada College: Unranked in Regional Colleges West". U.S. News.


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