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Why Mental Health Matters in College: Prioritizing Wellbeing for Academic and Personal Success
College Is a Time of Growth... and Pressure College is often described as “the best years of your life.” And while that may be true in many ways, it’s also a time filled with pressure. Students are balancing academics, jobs, friendships, family responsibilities,...
5 Ways to Succeed as a Working Student: Balancing Work, School, and Life Without Burning Out
Working While Studying? You’re Not Alone More students than ever are balancing work, school, and life all at once. Whether you’re clocking in full-time, picking up part-time shifts, or managing family responsibilities, you’re not alone in the juggle. At...
NSHE Board of Regents Renews Contract for Nevada State University President DeRionne Pollard
The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) voted to approve the contract renewal of Nevada State University (Nevada State) President Dr. DeRionne Pollard, following a positive periodic evaluation and continued progress across multiple...
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Every Scorpion’s journey to graduation is unique, and at Nevada State, we take pride in giving students a platform to share their stories. Today, we hand over the mic to Nevada State grad, Jessica Mason, to share her story:
"A mother. A wife. A student. A full-time legal assistant.... A cancer patient?
That’s how 2025 began for me—my final semester, wrapping up two years of accelerated classes to complete my Bachelor’s degree in History with a focus in Pre-Law, so I could sit for the NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) exam and become a certified paralegal this summer.
In January, I was diagnosed with melanoma. By February, I had surgery and learned it was Stage III melanoma cancer. Everything shifted. The future still undetermined. I thought, Why me? I considered pausing school to focus on treatment, thinking, maybe graduation can wait.
But somehow, I kept going.
I cried—a lot. I barely slept. I leaned on people I hadn’t even met in person yet—like Professor Griselda Wille, who checked in, prayed for me, and truly cared. Professor Derric Carter told me to take care of myself, and we’d figure out the rest. And somewhere between my support system and my determination, I chose not to give up.
I had come too far. I deserve to graduate.
Through this journey, I’ve become stronger than I ever imagined. One of my doctors told me the most powerful part of his job is watching patients find strength they didn’t know they had. At the time, I didn’t understand. Now I do.
Cancer is part of my story—but it doesn’t get to be my whole story.
Graduating this Spring means more than just earning a degree. It means I pushed forward through the hardest chapters of my life. I don’t know what the future holds—but I do know this: I’m stronger, more determined, and more unstoppable than ever."
0 Jessica Mason, Class of 2025.
Thank you Jessica for your resilience and allowing us to be part of your journey. We are so proud to have you as a member of the Scorpion Family. 💛🦂
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