Western Nevada College Foundation gala raises $120,000

The Western Nevada College Foundation’s seventh annual Reach for the Stars Gala: Giving Back to the Future raised $120,000 to support student success and enhancing campus programs and facilities.

The "Back to the Future" theme brought a fun, futuristic atmosphere to the event, with more than 300 attendees coming together in support of the college’s mission.

With a plutonium-powered DeLorean time machine parked outside the Joe Dini Library, the evening celebrated the power of community, as attendees embraced the opportunity to “give back to the future” of education at WNC.

WNC Foundation works closely with the business community to invest in education, raising funds to meet the ever-changing needs of students and improve campus facilities and programs.

WNC Foundation is thankful for sponsors such as Wells Fargo, Briggs Electric, Inc. Nevada, Metcalf Builders, Carson Tahoe Health, Southwest Gas Corporation, Quick Space, Greater Nevada Credit Union, Comstock, Downtown Vision, America First Credit Union, United Federal Credit Union, Fastenal Company, Classic Finishes, Gabelli, Turnpoint Advisors and Western Environments.

Each contribution, whether through sponsorship, participation in live and silent auctions, or simply attending, plays a role in supporting the mission of Western Nevada College.

Student speaker Steven Jacobo delivered an inspirational speech about his challenging journey to pursue his higher education dreams that WNC made possible.

For information, call 775-445-3240 or visit wnc.edu/foundation.