Western Nevada College’s Spring 2026 Graduation

Written By NPEP Staff

On June 9, 2026, sixteen incarcerated students from Northern Nevada Correctional Center graduated from Western Nevada College’s Higher Education in Prison program. Students pursued either associate degrees or certificates across a variety of fields, including welding, mechanics, and more. Nine students earned academic honors with GPAs above 3.50.

Congratulations to the graduates and to WNC’s program directors, including NPEP member Deb Conrad and WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe!

For the full press release from 2 News Nevada, please visit https://www.2news.com/townnews/university/16-inmates-graduate-from-western-nevada-college-s-higher-education-in-prison-program/article_a806268a-ad0e-4da8-9169-6b10d314a6d7.html.

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