WNC sets graduation ceremonies for May 20 and 23

Western Nevada College is presenting traditional commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on May 20 in Carson City and May 23 in Fallon.

As it has been for many graduation ceremonies in the past, Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park is the venue for the Carson City ceremony on Monday, May 20, starting at 10 a.m.

The Fallon ceremony is moving to a new venue — the Venturacci Gym, 321 Venturacci Lane — on Thursday, May 23, at 9 a.m.

For each ceremony, Capt. Shane Tanner of the Naval Air Station Fallon will deliver the commencement address. Tanner is a graduate of Texas A&M University and took over direction of the Naval Air Station Fallon in 2022.

WNC President J. Kyle Dalpe will deliver opening remarks and Associated Students of Western Nevada president Suzanna Stankute will provide the welcoming message to students.

The May 20 ceremony will be streamed live on YouTube. The video can be found at wnc.edu/live.

For information, visit www.wnc.edu/admissions/graduation.