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Nevada's 50th Anniversary Celebration

The state legislature in Reno was the site of the Feb. 27 breakfast in honor of WICHE’s 50th anniversary in Nevada.

Executive Director David Longanecker gave a well-attended presentation on the unique higher ed challenges currently faced by state. In attendance were legislators, former WICHE PSEP students now practicing in Nevada, and WICHE commissioners and former commissioners.

Later in the day, Longanecker was introduced on the floor of the Senate by WICHE commissioner Sen. Raymond Rawson; met with Gov. Kenny Guinn; and discussed K-16 challenges over lunch with State Superintendent of Instruction Jack McLaughlin and WICHE commissioners Jane Nichols, chancellor of University and Community College System of Nevada, and Carl Schaff, educational consultant to the State Dept. of Education.