The Ely Branch Campus is the center of higher education in eastern central Nevada. Ely is located 180 miles south of Elko near the south rim of the Great Basin in a picturesque desert and forested mountain area. It is the center of commerce and industry in eastern Nevada and the seat of White Pine County.

Three U.S. highways—U.S. 6, U.S. 50, and U.S. 93—intersect at Ely, a city that more than 5,000 people call home. Tourists are attracted to U.S. 50, “The Loneliest Road in America,” and Ely’s hospitality industry provides travelers with important services in Eastern Nevada. Nearby is the Great Basin National Park, which attracts visitors because of its varied features: the Bristlecone Pine (oldest of living things), Lehman Caves, and giant Wheeler Peak, with its many alpine vistas and a high ice field. The City of Ely has developed the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, featuring a steam-hissing Ghost Train, which offers excursions during summer months. The Ely Renaissance Society has initiated the painting of murals on the walls of local businesses depicting the county’s rich history of mining, ranching, and ethnic heritage.

The Ely Branch has a full-time director and staff who coordinate schedules and programs for the needs of the people of White Pine County and the surrounding area. Built in 1996, the facility links students with other institutions through the Internet and interactive video technology, in addition to traditional on-campus college courses. For more information, call the Ely Branch Campus at 775.289.3589.