Western Nevada College's Higher Education in Prison Program celebrated nine Fall 2023 graduates who collectively earned a 3.898 GPA. They were recognized by WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe and other dignitaries at a commencement ceremony on Dec. 15 at Northern Nevada Correctional Center.

Dr. John Duerk is a political science instructor who started at Western Nevada College in 2022. As a student, he began higher education at a community college in Illinois and taught high school students before returning to graduate school. After teaching at a larger institution, he appreciates teaching at a smaller college like WNC so he can get to know people better. Learn more about Professor Dr. Duerk at https://wnc.edu/professor-profiles/john-duerk.php.

Burned out from working in retail, Sarah Whelpley yearned for something more than a job … she craved a respected career. For Vanessa Maddox, job stability and a decent income attracted her to the profession, plus a desire to learn something new. They found what they were looking for in WNC’s Commercial Driver’s License program. And the timing couldn't be better as

Looking for a book to read during the holidays or to start the new year, then look no further than one by author Robert Drews, a writing coach in the Academic Skills Center at Western Nevada College. Drews recently discussed his new book — “Look for Something Good” – in a podcast presented by Unfiltered Discussions at https://www.unfiltereddiscussionspodcast.com/look-for-something-good/

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