Western Nebraska Community College

10/02/2026

We have been planning a suprise! Be sure to stop by Flyover Brewing Company on October 18!

10/01/2026

🎓 100 Years of WNCC: The 1930s

As we celebrate WNCC’s centennial, we’re continuing our look back at the people, places and moments that shaped our first 100 years. This month, we’re stepping into the 1930s — a decade that brought one of the most important milestones in our history.

On May 17, 1933, 16 members of Scottsbluff Junior College’s first graduating class received their diplomas in front of family, friends, faculty and administrators at the Orpheum Theatre.

It was the first of many graduation days to come. In the decades since, generations of students have crossed the stage carrying big dreams and looking toward what comes next.

Pictured is Scottsbluff Junior College’s first graduating class — the first students to begin a tradition that continues at WNCC today.

Follow along throughout October as we share more stories from the 1930s and continue our journey through 100 years of WNCC. 💙💛

09/29/2026

🏃‍♀️ Explore Exercise Science at WNCC!

Interested in turning a passion for sports, fitness and wellness into a career? WNCC’s Exercise Science program gives students a foundation in health and fitness while preparing them to earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education.

Students can choose from Health & Fitness or Physical Education options and explore pathways that can lead to careers in athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, coaching, personal training, strength and conditioning, physical education and more.

One of the people helping students explore those possibilities is Doug Jones, WNCC athletic trainer and Exercise Science instructor.

A Mitchell, Nebraska, native, Jones began his career as a student trainer at Creighton University and joined WNCC in 2006. Now in his 21st year with Cougar Athletics, he splits his time between the classroom and working directly with WNCC student-athletes.

“No two days are the same,” Jones said. “Usually my day starts off with teaching classes within the Exercise Science program, and then working in the Athletic Training Room seeing a variety of athletes.”

Jones works with student-athletes on injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation while also coordinating medical care and serving as a first responder during practices and competitions.

For students considering Exercise Science or a related career, Jones encourages them to get firsthand experience.

“Get out and shadow someone in a field you might be interested in. Ask questions. Be curious. See if it’s what you want to do. You’ll never know if you don’t try.”

💙💛 Ready to explore where Exercise Science could take you? Learn more about the program at WNCC: wncc.edu/academics/programs-of-study/exercise-science

09/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the WNCC Voc-Air Flying Club for this year’s Fly-In Breakfast! Guests enjoyed an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, toured WNCC’s Aviation Maintenance facilities and checked out some impressive rides at the Sidney Cruise’n Class Car Club Pop-Up Car Show.

Best of all, proceeds from the event help support flight training opportunities for WNCC Flying Club students.

Thank you to our students, volunteers, community partners and everyone who came out to make the morning a success!

09/26/2026

Join us after the Monument Marathon for the Official Race After Party at Flyover Brewing Company!

🍻 1:00–6:00 PM
🎶 Live music from 1:00–4:00 PM with Dr. Tom Rohrick
🍔 Food available onsite
🎉 Great company and plenty of post-race celebrating!

Runners: Show your race bib, medal or shirt to receive a FREE b**r.
Volunteers: Wear your volunteer shirt and a free b**r too!

Whether you conquered a race today or helped make race day possible, come raise a glass and celebrate the miles, memories and people that make the Monument Marathon so special.

📍 Flyover Brewing Co.
1824 Broadway, Scottsbluff

See you at the After Party!

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

Congrats to our women’s half marathon winner Melanie Lassen with a time of 1:23:07!

09/26/2026

Congrats to Grant Wasserman winner of our men’s half marathon with a time of 1:11:30!