Great Basin College News
Remembering John Pryor
December 27, 1943 – July 29, 2026Great Basin College mourns the loss of John Pryor, a beloved educator, visionary leader, and the founding force behind the Great Basin College Foundation. John’s legacy is woven into the fabric of the college—from the students he taught and mentored to the beautiful campus that continues to inspire learning, conn...
Great Basin College's Dr. Katie Karnehm-Esh...
Great Basin College Humanities Center Coordinator Dr. Katie Karnehm-Esh has been awarded a prestigious 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Creative Writing, allowing her to teach and conduct research in Northern Ireland through the U.S. Department of State's Fulbright Program. Karnehm-Esh will spend the 2027 academic year at Queen's Univer...
GBC and Nevada Gold Mines Host Inspiring...
Recently, Great Basin College and Nevada Gold Mines partnered to host 41 students and staff members from Carlin, West Wendover, Owyhee, Jackpot, Elko, and Spring Creek for an inspiring "Women in CTE & Mining Rocks" experience. The event, held at the Carlin Complex, focused on highlighting the diverse Career and Technical Education pathways that...
NV Secretary of State Aguilar Connects...
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar visited Great Basin College’s Pahrump Valley Center on March 19, bringing a high-level focus on civic engagement and career preparedness to the local campus. Secretary Aguilar engaged with students, faculty, and staff, ensuring that GBC students' voices are included in the state's business and democrat...