Grant to help students jump start college careers

Hundreds of Northern Nevada high school students will receive a $300 Jump Start College scholarship for the spring 2016 semester at Western Nevada College campuses across the region, thanks to a donation from the William N. Pennington Foundation. The Pennington Foundation was formed by the late William N. Pennington, a gaming industry pioneer and philanthropist, and has provided grants to Northern Nevada based organizations in the areas of education, community services, health care, and medical