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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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Welcome to all our new Scorpions!!! 🦂 We are so proud of all your achievements and look forward to welcoming all of our First Year Students to campus. But before the first day of the fall semester, we want to make sure you are prepared for all that's ahead. 💛

New Student ...Orientation (NSO) at Nevada State is designed to assist you with the transition process to college. NSO for first year students admitted for Fall 2025, will be scheduled on the followed dates from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM for all sessions.

Saturday, June 7
Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 26
Tuesday, July 8
Saturday, July 19
Friday, August 8

Students have received emails to their Nevada State Student email with RSVP information. For questions regarding registration please email: [email protected] 📧

The Nevada State University School of Nursing fosters excellence in healthcare by providing innovative and evidence-based education. Our focus on caring and competence leads to improved health, safety, and cultural awareness for all participants within the communities served.

To learn more... about the nursing program visit the link in our bio 📲

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Registration for Spring 2025 is now open.

What are you waiting for? Let’s get started!