Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College
TypePublic community college
Established1971 (1971)
Parent institution
Nevada System of Higher Education
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentDr. Jeffrey Alexander
Students11,849[1]
Location
Reno
,
Nevada
,
United States
ColorsBlack & Green   
NicknameLizards
MascotsMighty the Lizard and Wizard the Lizard
Websitewww.tmcc.edu

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is a public community college and technical college in the Truckee Meadows of Reno, Nevada. The college is primarily a commuter campus [2] with 4 locations. TMCC offers students both certificate and associate degrees. In 2015, TMCC was approved to offer two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, one in Logistics Operations Management and the other in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. TMCC also offers bachelor’s degrees in Architecture, Career and Technical Leadership Education, Dental Hygiene, Graphic Arts and Media Technology, Nursing and Radiologic Technology.

From 1971 to 1979, the college was a branch of Western Nevada Community College. Its current name is based on its primary service area, Truckee Meadows in Reno and Sparks. The college has more than 500 faculty members and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities. The college serves more than 16,000 students each semester in state-supported programs and another 7,800 students in non-credit workforce development classes. TMCC is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.[3]

Truckee Meadows Community College is a member of the NJCAA Division 1 and competes in conference play within Region XVIII.

Academics

The college offers a university-transfer program and a wide variety of occupational and applied technical programs, including a large number of developmental courses, particularly in mathematics and English to prepare students to take university transfer courses. Starting in the 1980s, the student demand for courses and programs created a need for more facilities. In addition to expanding the Dandini Campus, the college established the William N. Pennington Applied Technology Center (March 1999), Meadowood Center (February 2003), and the William N. Pennington Health Science Center, located at the Redfield Campus (September 2005).

The college offers degrees and certificates in over 70 programs of study leading to more than 160 degrees and certificates. Popular programs include: Health Professions and Related Programs, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Science Technologies/Technicians.[4]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart". Truckee Meadows Community College. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Truckee Meadows Community College - TMCC - The College Board". Truckee Meadows Community College. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Truckee Meadows Community College - TMCC - The College Board". Truckee Meadows Community College. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV | Degrees & Certificates | US News Education". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Artist Amadour Explores Nevada's Hidden Histories in New TMCC Exhibition - News - Truckee Meadows Community College". www.tmcc.edu. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Letter: Re-elect Skip Daly to Sparks Assembly seat". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ Murray, Chris. "Paige VanZant: I want to fight in UFC for five more years". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved May 17, 2026.

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