Ask the professor: what makes Tahoe snow so unique?
State Climatologist and Professor Baker Perry answers questions about the science of snow in the Sierras, and how different weather patterns affect local snowpacks
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Celebrating Women's History Month
Check out stories related to Women's History Month, including history, student and faculty profiles, videos, campus news, faculty perspectives and more.
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Giving Day, The Wolf Pack Way: University of Nevada, Reno helps build strong foundation
The University of Nevada, Reno has built a strong foundation for affordability and student access, but some students still face financial gaps that can create added pressure. As we discovered, support on Giving Day, The Wolf Pack Way, helps close those gaps. - News 4 Reno
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Extension offers hands-on training in soil-free vegetable farming in southern Nevada
As southern Nevada works to strengthen food security amid an arid climate and limited arable land, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering an educational certificate series on indoor vertical farming, or hydroponics, to equip commercial growers, home gardeners, Master Gardener volunteers and educators with research-based expertise in soil-free vegetable farming. – Vertical Farm Daily
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University of Nevada, Reno President details funding priorities for the next few years
Funding priorities highlighted by President Brian Sandoval at the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents meeting included requesting money to fund 10 more police officers and six community service officers and $800,000 to implement a controlled access system at the Knowledge Center and DeLaMare Library. – 2 News Nevada
- March is designated colorectal cancer awareness month
University of Nevada, Reno, EDAWN and US Bank partner to host the 100 Women Pitch Competition aimed at helping women owned businesses with actionable change. – KOLO 8 Morning Break
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Over-the-counter doesn’t mean risk-free: understanding overdose risks and key ingredients
Dean of the Orvis School of Nursing Charlie Yingling discusses acetaminophen, ibuprofen and combination cold medicines
Ask the Professor: What is green hydrogen?
Hydrogen is more than just an element on the periodic table
Why making healthy changes is harder than it looks
Angela Heinemann, Ph.D., shares why behavior change is hard and how small steps can lead to lasting health
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Find Your Pack Deandre Presswood
Meet the path-forging snow hydrologist who is finding his family of scientists and making his own tracks here at Nevada
University’s online degree programs ranked among the nation’s best
Five of Nevada’s online degree programs listed in the 2026 U.S. News Online Rankings
Winter Commencement 2025: ‘You have made the choice to lift everyone around you’
Graduates acknowledged for their ability in building community and for their commitment in encouraging others to benefit society
NIH awards more than $8.9 million to UNR Med researchers
New grants will support groundbreaking studies in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology
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Where art takes root: Students find transformation at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Low-residency MFA programs offer artists and writers the space to rethink their work and their lives
University of Nevada, Reno convenes global experts to safeguard the world’s largest trout
Leading scientists, conservationists, tribal representatives and students from around the world addressed urgent conservation challenges facing the largest trout species on Earth
Tahoe Discovery Lab expands innovation at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe Discovery Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus provides collaborative space for interdisciplinary research and innovation
Electrical engineering alum leads Tahoe utility through rising wildfire threats
Eric Schwarzrock champions grid power upgrades, detection technology and practical training for the next generation of engineers
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Meet Nevada’s nominees for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship
The University of Nevada, Reno nominates five exceptional undergraduates for the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Meet the University’s 2026 Truman Scholarship nominees
The University of Nevada, Reno nominates Miriam Dayton and Gabriella Detrick for the 2026 Truman Scholarship
Sagebrushers season 4 ep. 8: Student Services and ASUN
Vice President of Student Services Heather Speed and ASUN President Carmina Aglubat discuss how student engagement enhances the college experience
University of Nevada expands global partnerships with leading institutions in Asia
Strategic alliances in Korea and Japan deepen research ties and broaden opportunities for faculty, students