Chet Burton named permanent Western Nevada College president

The man who has steered Western Nevada College over the past 18 months was chosen Thursday to be its permanent president.Chet Burton was unanimously approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Regents, who filled the post without going through a national search.System Chancellor Dan Klaich and regents praised Burton for the job he has done through tough economic and budget times during the past 18 months.Regent Michael Wixom cited the “almost unified 100 percent support for his leadershi