WNC's Reach for the Stars Gala set for Aug. 2

Join WNC Foundation for its eighth annual Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Joe Dini Library on WNCs Carson City campus.

This year’s theme is “Fire & Ice.” Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $10,000, offering businesses and individuals the chance to showcase their support for education and community enrichment.

Tickets are available at $200 per person, $380 per couple or $1,500 per table of eight.

For sponsorships and tickets, call 775-445-3240 or visit wnc.edu/reach.

Enroll in upcoming CDL classes

Start planning for a new, well-paying career on the road through WNCs Commercial Driver Training program.

Prep courses are scheduled on WNCs Carson City and Fallon campuses through the end of November. They are offered in five-week sessions Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Upcoming Class A CDL training sessions on the Carson City and Fallon campuses are scheduled for July 21-Aug. 22, Sept. 8-Oct. 10, and Oct. 27-Nov. 26.

Financial assistance is available.

For information, call 775-445-4210 or visit wnc.edu/cdl.

Plan for your future by prioritizing fall semester

By taking the time to enroll in fall courses this summer, individuals can reserve their spot in classes they want and begin or continue their higher educational goals and professional pursuits. View the list of classes at wnc.edu/class-schedule.

Career preparation in nursing, education, business, computer information technology, advanced manufacturing, welding, auto mechanics, construction, and more are available.

If you haven't enrolled yet, visit wnc.edu/admissions or call 775-445-3277.

Students can make an advising appointment at wnc.edu/advising, or by calling 775-445-3267 (Carson City) or 775-445-3379 (Fallon). Fall semester starts Monday, Aug. 25.

Students perform at high level during spring semester

Students performed at a high academic level during the spring semester at WNC, whether they were taking classes online or in-person.

WNCs Dean’s list includes 446 students for the semester, ranking as one of the college’s largest in history.

To view the list of students on the Dean’s list, visit wnc.edu/news/2025-spring-deans-list.

Spooner backcountry projects alter Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs

It’s been a test of logistical planning, but the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs are still happening in July and are beginning and ending at John L. Harvey Field at WNC.

TRTER has adjusted its event courses for Saturday, July 19, because of Marlette Dam and Flume pipeline projects in the Sierra backcountry normally utilized by participants, their teams and race infrastructure in the 100-mile and 50-mile endurance runs.

Consequently, the 100- and 50-mile events have been canceled, and 50K and 14-mile races are starting at 7 a.m. The only change to the 50K course is the subtraction of the loop around Marlette Peak.

Runners take off from John L. Harvey Field, proceed up Ash Canyon Road to Snow Valley Peak, then traverse the Tahoe Rim Trail to Laxalt Junction.

Participants then proceed to Capital 2 Tahoe Trail to Waterfall Aid Station, then head home via the Ash Canyon trail to the baseball diamond.

As for the 14-mile route, runners will take off from John L. Harvey Field, climb Ash Canyon to Kings Trail, then swing by Waterfall Aid Station before racing back to WNC.

An ultra lounge party awaits finishers. Among the rewards at WNC are foot baths, Hoch Family Creamery ice cream, live music from EV and the Electric Soup, and adult beverages. Runners can enter the alternate races at trter.com.