Graduates honored with awards
May 25, 2012 • Staff Reports
Numerous awards presented during final weeks of spring semester

NSBDC opens new Business Success Center at Urban Chamber of Commerce
May 25, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Nevada businesses and entrepreneurs looking for available resources now have a new, single-stop service to turn to for help.

University honors the 'Best'
May 24, 2012 • Staff Reports
Annual ceremony on May 16 honored campus award winners

Canoes made of concrete to race in national meet at University of Nevada, Reno
May 23, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
They build canoes out of concrete. Concrete they design and engineer so it can float. Then they race. “They” are 22 teams of students from around the country who will be competing here in the national concrete canoe competition June 14-16.

Computer Science department researchers design indoor navigation system for blind
May 23, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Computer science engineering team Kostas Bekris and Eelke Folmer presented their indoor navigation system for visually impaired people at two national conferences.

Director of Geology receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 22, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
University of Nevada, Reno Director of Geology recognized for his contributions in earthquake risk reduction.

Commencement '12: Records and optimism
May 21, 2012 • Staff Reports
The University conferred a record 2,215 degrees over weekend

NSBDC brings in national consultant to help businesses win federal funds
May 21, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
The Nevada Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop June 11 to assist innovative Nevada companies interested in competing for federal funds.

Mathew Neben named 2012 Herz Medalist
May 19, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
The University of Nevada, Reno has named Mathew Neben the recipient of the 2012 Herz Medal for outstanding scholarship.

Joe Cline named Vice Provost
May 18, 2012 • Staff report
Professor of chemistry and College of Science assistant dean, Cline now vice provost, undergraduate education.

University receives international award for web-based biology course
May 17, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
For the fourth consecutive year, a University course has won the Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, an international award recognizing technology use to enhance learning.

2012 marks centennial milestone for University of Nevada, Reno Summer Session program
May 16, 2012 • By Megan Akers
Summer 2012 marks a special milestone for the University of Nevada, Reno: its 100th year of providing Summer Session academic classes to students.

Goldwater Scholar awarded prestigious national fellowship
May 15, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
Nevada student Anna Koster has been awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship as well as a Pfizer-sponsored Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

Record-breaking Commencement
May 14, 2012 • By Natalie Savidge
More than 2,200 degrees, a University record, were awarded during Commencement weekend.

Physics students take home Sontag Entrepreneurship Award, and $50,000
May 11, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
A group of physics students has taken home the Sontag Entrepreneurship Award, and the $50,000 prize money that comes with it, in the competition’s inaugural year.

Lyon 4-H’ers get a jump on their college careers
May 11, 2012 • By Robert Mills
High school 4-H'ers from Lyon County recently visited the College of Science to find out the best way to pursue their college education.

Anthropology students win big in anthropology competition
May 10, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
University of Nevada, Reno students earn 12 awards in Public Anthropology Project competition.

Reynolds students receive more than $103,000 in scholarships
May 10, 2012 • By Bob Felten
Sixty students received scholarships totaling more than $103,000 at the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism’s annual Savitt Awards Banquet this spring.

'Mother Quad' readies for Commencement
May 9, 2012 • By Natalie Savidge
Historic Quadrangle receives nutrients through local company.

A milestone 'fused' through partnership
May 8, 2012 • By Jane Tors
Collaboration between physics professor and Davidson student leads to fusion

Governor proclaims 'State Employee Week'
May 8, 2012 • Staff Reports
Week of May 6-12 to commemorate hard work of state workers

Top University debater honored
May 7, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
University of Nevada, Reno debate team captain Jonathan McGuire will be awarded the Robert S. Griffin Medal May 8 as the Univeristy's top debater.

Reno student wins Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
May 7, 2012 • By Misha Ray
As the only Northern Nevada recipient of the scholarship, Ryan Hopkins from Spanish Springs High School plans to attend the University

Awards banquet recognizes University’s outstanding clubs
May 7, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
University clubs and organizations were recognized for their contributions to campus life and the community.

Nena Miller, education advocate, wills bronze statue to University
May 4, 2012 • By Megan Akers
Wife of former University of Nevada, Reno President N. Edd Miller honors College of Education in her will; dedication held May 9.

University's NSBDC to “graduate” entrepreneurs across state
May 3, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
This June, 125 Nevadans across the state will graduate from the NxLeveL training program that encourages small-business expansion and promotes economic development.

Enterprising All-Stars
May 3, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
April was quite a month for a number of University of Nevada, Reno student entrepreneurial teams.

Seismic Characterization and Offshore Seismic Research Project at San Onofre
May 3, 2012
Nevada Seismological Lab Director Graham Kent is part of team with Scripps Institution of Oceanography to gather seismic data off the coast of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Big Brothers Big Sisters visit University for third annual Science Day
May 3, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
Children have fun making big bubbles with soap and dry ice, making clouds inside of soda bottles, and to handling live vertebrates and invertebrates.

Rapid Sierra Nevada uplift tracked by scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno
May 3, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Scientific evidence from the University of Nevada, Reno shows the entire Sierra Nevada mountain range is rising at the relatively fast rate of 1 to 2 millimeters every year.

University celebrates 25 years of partnership with Japanese college
May 2, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
The University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada International Consortium-International College of Japan celebrated their 25th anniversary last month.

Graduate students show more than 200 students around campus for Engineers Day
May 2, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
University hosted 10th Annual Engineers Day where students made ice cream from liquid nitrogen, levitated steel balls and more.

University faculty win three NSHE Regents’ Awards
May 2, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
Awards granted to researchers and advisers across the state’s eight institutions who demonstrate excellence in both research and education.

Students gain professional experience through Microsoft contest and internships
May 2, 2012 • By Megan Akers
University students showcase programming skills in second annual Microsoft Licensing application contest for the Windows Phone 7; winner named May 9.

University wins regional human resources competition
May 1, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
In a competition consisting of 10 teams, University team members took first in a game to help prepare students for successful careers in HR.

University of Nevada, Reno researchers discover new research use for plaque
May 1, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Researchers G. Richard Scott and Simon R. Poulson discovered that very small particles of plaque removed from the teeth of ancient populations may provide good clues about their diets.

2012 Foundation Professors selected
April 30, 2012 • By Roseann Keegan
John Fildes, Gary Haynes and Scott Tyler were selected in recognition of their outstanding research and teaching achievements.

Three Cooperative Extension Faculty Receive National Award for Innovative Programming
April 30, 2012 • By Marilyn Ming
UNCE program targets lower-income preschoolers and their families with messages and activities that promote healthy eating and exercise.

Concrete canoe team earns nationals berth
April 29, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
For the seventh straight year, University's concrete canoe team makes nationals

Nevada research team first to show transgenerational effect of antibiotics
April 27, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
In a recent paper, researchers report that male pseudoscorpions treated with a specific antibiotic pass its toxic effect to untreated sons.

Reno Jazz Festival celebrates 50 years
April 26, 2012 • By Andrea Turman
Considered one of the best of its kind in the world, the Reno Jazz Festival has been bringing jazz superstars to town for decades.

Knowledge Center photos win 'Share your Library!' competition
April 25, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
Library technician Nick Crowl’s photography shows that the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is more than just books.

#Jour4Jobs interactive forum to focus on northern Nevada job creation
April 25, 2012 • By Todd Felts
University of Nevada, Reno graduate students host “Journalism for Jobs” live forum and virtual hangout May 1.

GPS technology developed at Nevada used for NASA quake monitoring test
April 25, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
GPS technology developed and implemented at the University will be the centerpiece of a major test this year by NASA.

Two Nevada, Reno boxers prove hard work makes National Champions
April 24, 2012 • By Megan Akers
Students Josue Gaytan and Andrew Morales capture weight-class titles at 2012 National Collegiate Boxing Championships.

Former President Joe Crowley receives Alumni Hancher-Finkbine Medallion for leadership
April 23, 2012 • By Misha Ray
Crowley received the prestigious award from his alma mater, the University of Iowa, April 10 for “leadership, learning and loyalty.”

Summit brings global community to Reno
April 23, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
The Northern Nevada International Center hosted the “Everything is Global Summit” April 18 for about 350 high school students and community members.

Johnson named University President
April 20, 2012 • By John Trent
Johnson named University President

Nevada 'N' made of recycled water bottles featured in Knowledge Center
April 20, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center employees have erected a 7-feet-tall "N,” constructed with recycled water bottles in celebration of Earth Day.

University hosts marketing competition on campus
April 19, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
Five regional universities compete In the district National Student Advertising Competition April 21.

Baseball coach Powers notches 900th win
April 19, 2012 • Staff Reports
In 30 years at helm, Pack's Powers continues to reach milestones

Collegiate bike champs come to campus
April 19, 2012 • Staff Reports
Several cycling events, including Campus Criterium, set for April 14-15

Marc Johnson recommended as final candidate to NSHE Regents
April 18, 2012 • Staff Reports
Marc Johnson was identified as final candidate for the university presidency during a search committee meeting on Wednesday.

University continues service learning commitment at upcoming conference
April 18, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
Students, faculty and community invited to April 20 conference dedicated to promoting service learning.

Leading experts on congenital muscular dystrophy convene at University
April 18, 2012 • By Jane Tors
University of Nevada School of Medicine research discovery and singular focus of April conference signal new hope for patients with rare diseases.

Electric car stops at University before moving on in its world tour
April 18, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
The Electric Odyssey, the first world-tour of a standard electric car, came to campus on April 9 to charge its Lithium-Ion battery.

Croson, third finalist for presidency, visits campus
April 17, 2012 • By John Trent
Rachel Croson, division director at NSF, participates in campus forums, meetings

Unique Hindu baccalaureate service celebrates fifth year
April 16, 2012 • Staff Report
One of its kind in the world, the University's Hindu Baccalaureate Service (Dikshant Utsav) blessed graduating seniors April 15.

ASUN Community Service Day a Success
April 16, 2012 • By Misha Ray
ASUN hosted “Mackay Service Day,” a community service day for students to do projects in the neighborhoods surrounding the University campus.

Angle, second of presidential finalists, visits campus
April 16, 2012 • By John Trent
Steven Angle, provost at Wright State, participates in forums, meetings on Monday

Climate change scientist to debunk debunkers at free Discover Science Lecture Series
April 16, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Climate change scientist Naomi Oreskes to debunk debunkers at free Discover Science Lecture Series April 17

Johnson, presidential finalist, meets campus
April 13, 2012 • By John Trent
Marc Johnson participates in several meetings and public forums with University groups

University’s undergraduates given research opportunities
April 13, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
From the evolution of horse-show jumping to the “color” of music, the 2012 Nevada Undergraduate Research Symposium will host a wide array of presentations this year.

“Spanglish” expert and cultural critic to speak at University
April 12, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Ilan Stavans, Mexican-American award-winning author and cultural commentator, will present at the Davidson Math and Science Center at 6:30 p.m., April 24.

Cooperative Extension helps landscape recovery
April 11, 2012 • By Andrew Church
Cooperative Extension expert JoAnne Skelly urges homeowners with fire-damaged landscapes to be patient about letting their plants recover from the blazes of last winter.

Finalists for presidency to visit campus
April 11, 2012 • Staff Reports
Three finalists for University presidency to visit April 13, 16, 17

Debate team finishes season among best of the nation
April 11, 2012 • By Riley Snyder
The University of Nevada, Reno’s debate team has yet again quietly wrapped up another historic collegiate parliamentary debate season, finishing 18th in the nation.

PRSSA Hosts Student Conference
April 9, 2012 • By Misha Ray
The conference will teach students how to network, build resumes, communicate effectively and much more. Monday only: Nevada students can register for $35, a $20 discount

Variety of cultures celebrated this month on campus
April 6, 2012 • By Natalie Savidge
Center for Student Cultural Diversity hosts its Annual Intercultural Month with more than 40 events scheduled

Three finalists for president chosen
April 5, 2012 • By John Trent
Angle, Croson and Johnson tabbed by Regents’ Search Committee for campus visits

Nell J. Redfield Foundation commits $1.6 million to the University of Nevada School of Medicine
April 4, 2012 • By Roseann Keegan
Redfield Foundation gifts boost research, sports medicine and student outreach clinic.

University offers educational programs, demos during Earth Week, April 17-20
April 4, 2012 • By Natalie Savidge
University and community coming together to recognize and celebrate Earth Day

Finalists named for University presidency
April 4, 2012 • By Jane Tors
Six candidates presented to joint meeting Thursday at 1 p.m. at JCSU

Today marks fourth anniversary of high-profile raid on Yearning for Zion Ranch
April 3, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
James Richardson, professor of sociology and judicial studies, co-authors "Saints under Siege," on raid on the Yearning for Zion Ranch.

University offers new service; way to save time
April 3, 2012 • By Megan Akers
The University partners with DMV to install a new self-service DMV kiosk in the Student Union, making basic DMV business convenient for students and staff.

Wellness and weight management services available to employees
March 29, 2012 • By Anne McMillin
University employees may use their state insurance wellness coverage to enroll in the School of Medicine’s Wellness and Weight Management Clinic.

Prominent national philosopher discusses democracy’s need for the humanities
March 29, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Martha Nussbaum, considered one of the most prominent moral philosophers of today, will speak at 7 p.m., April 12, at the University's Nightingale Concert Hall.

Thompson straddles two storytelling worlds
March 28, 2012 • By John Trent
Wright Thompson, speaker for the 48th Scripps Dinner, visits with RSJ students

Satres announce $5 million gift to K-12 education, medicine and athletics
March 27, 2012 • By Roseann Keegan
Phil and Jennifer Satre have announced a $5 million gift to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation from the Satre Family Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada.

University students to participate in Google AdWords online challenge
March 27, 2012 • By Erin Roberts
College of Business marketing students create Google AdWord campaigns for local businesses.

Northern Nevada International Center hosts 13th Annual Global Gala
March 27, 2012 • By Megan Akers and Natalie Savidge
NNIC honors its Corporate Global Citizen of the Year, IGT, this Friday; First Lady Kathleen Sandoval and Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki to celebrate global connectedness.

Barbara Davidson receives Frank McCulloch Award for Courage in Journalism
March 26, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Los Angeles Times issue-driven photojournalist will receive the Frank McCulloch Award for Courage in Journalism from the Reynolds School of Journalism this Thursday.

National sports historian authors new edition of “Sports in American Life”
March 22, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
In 1994, Richard Davies was one of the first to offer sports as a way to bring American history to life in the classroom.

University campus is FFA ‘central’ this week
March 20, 2012 • By Jane Tors
The 83rd Nevada FFA Convention hosts nearly 425 high school students from across the state, including teachers, officers and members of the agriculture industry.

NIT Quarterfinals Information
March 19, 2012
NIT quarterfinal game and ticket purchase info, as well as alumni dinner event at Stanford.

Alternative Break Club provides unique community service trips over spring break
March 15, 2012 • By Megan Akers
Students to gain real-life perspectives by doing hands-on volunteer work with field experts.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 15, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
A strong collaborative pilot project in Washoe County has found success in seeking ways to encourage those who need colon cancer screenings to get them.

University Psychology Department reaches out to abused women
March 14, 2012 • By Misha Ray
The program offers free group therapy to women who have suffered abuse from their domestic partners.

Strong showing for grad programs in U.S. News rankings released today
March 13, 2012 • By Jane Tors
University achieves strong showing in the annual rankings of the best graduate programs released today by U.S. News and World Report.

Engineering 'in the room' for ec development
March 13, 2012 • By John Trent
Recent visit to White House underscores engineering's value.

University promotes Brain Awareness Week; lets students, public touch human brains
March 13, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Students and community members will have a chance this week to see and touch real human brains, three of them, and inspect several mouse, sheep and fly brains.

Pay Date Change – Effective June 30, 2012
March 13, 2012
Your normally scheduled payday of Friday, June 29, 2012 will be moved to Monday, July 2, 2012.

It’s March madness for one Nevada, Reno team – debaters McGuire and Bassett
March 12, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
While Pack fans were rooting for the basketball team to earn its way into the NCAA tournament , one Nevada team had clinched a national championship appearance.

Nevada state demographer releases population estimates
March 12, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
The Nevada State Demographer’s Office, located at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business, has released its 2011 population estimates.

Pack's first climb up 'Mountain' released
March 9, 2012 • Staff Report
Boise State among key home games in 2012

Cooperative Extension launches program to help state agriculture producers
March 7, 2012 • By Jim Sloan
“Herds & Harvest: Cultivating Success for Nevada’s Farmers and Ranchers” is a three-year program funded with the help of a $672,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Presidential Search Committee Sets Dates for Candidate Meetings
March 7, 2012 • Staff Report
Semi-finalist presidential candidates are scheduled to visit campus on Thursday, April 5 at 1 p.m.

Graduate to discuss Cuban Missile Crisis
March 6, 2012 • Staff Report
Graduate Jim Whitaker to discuss his role on Johnston Island in South Pacific

University unveils High Desert Farming Initiative
March 6, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
The University and community partners will transform open land at the Valley Road Field Lab property into a collaborative agribusiness demonstration project and farm.

University to bring poet-soldier to community for art exhibit opening March 13
March 6, 2012 • Staff Report
The University Veterans Coalition will host a poetry reading by Brian Turner, veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and award-winning author.

Libraries at your fingertips
March 5, 2012 • Staff Report
Is the Library open? Need to renew books? Within seconds you can get answers to these, and many more questions, via the new University Libraries app.

A close-knit school comes home
March 5, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
As students returned to campus for the spring semester, journalism students had an extra spring in their step.

Regents approve University’s debt buy-down plan for Fire Science Academy
March 2, 2012 • By Jane Tors
The Nevada Board of Regents approved the University's plan to reduce capital debt on its Fire Science Academy.

Pack and WAC = Champions
March 2, 2012 • Staff Report
The Wolf Pack men's basketball team earned its first outright WAC championship since 2007.

University of Nevada, Reno research office adds Associate VP
March 1, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Research has added Gary Snowder as associate vice president for Research Services.

Mackay Takes First Place in International Mine Design Competition; Next Up- UK
March 1, 2012 • By Cynthia J. Pratte
A student team from the Mackay School beat out 14 teams from three countries to take first place in an international mining design competition.

University of Nevada, Reno research office adds key personnel
March 1, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
The University of Nevada, Reno Office of Research has added Dan Langford as Manager of Industry Partnerships for the Technology Transfer Office.

Don Juan meets 'Juanita'
March 1, 2012 • By Elaine Noble
Nevada Repertory Company’s rendition of ‘Juanita's Statue’ is a comedic exploration of the very complex relationships within the Latino and Anglo cultures.

Pizza with the Police event provides students time to talk about safety
February 27, 2012 • By Megan Akers
The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) and the University of Nevada, Reno Police Services Department host "Pizza with the Police."

University remembers Sen. Bill Raggio
February 24, 2012 • By Jane Tors
'Champion' of education and alum 'improved lives of all Nevadans'

The passing of a legend: Sen. Bill Raggio, 1926-2012
February 24, 2012 • By John Trent
The University mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished graduates

Long-time University supporter, Martha Jones, remembered
February 24, 2012 • Staff Report
The philanthropic support of Clarence and Martha Jones extended from support in the sciences and engineering, to journalism and the liberal arts.

President Johnson cites community input, postpones rezone of 104-acres at S. McCarran
February 23, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
President Johnson postpones South McCarran parcel rezone effort at Main Station Field Lab.

University hosts Science Olympiad for state’s middle and high school students
February 23, 2012 • By Misha Ray
Volunteer faculty members from the University, as well as community educators, will serve as judges for the all-day event.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012
February 23, 2012 • By Misha Ray
National Eating Disorders Association brings eating disorder awareness to campuses and communities around the world with 2012 theme, “everybody knows somebody.”

'Sagebrush Conversations' talk on Feb. 26
February 23, 2012 • Staff Report
Local experts and authors discuss Nevada's physical and cultural environment

What is the value of a green card?
February 21, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Just what does it mean to get a green card? To some applicants, about $1,000 each month, according to recent research by associate professor Sankar Mukhopadhyay.

Tohoku grim reminder of potential for Pacific Northwest megaquake
February 21, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
College of Science geophysicist John Anderson presents Tohoku /Pacific Northwest earthquake comparison study at science conference in Vancouver, B.C.

Gov. Cup Business Plan deadline nears
February 17, 2012 • Staff Report
University students, advisors have strong record in business competition

Snow, 'Snowwolf' come to campus
February 16, 2012 • By John Trent
Unexpected snowfall Wednesday inspires two students to sculpt 'Snowwolf'

University to present debt buy-down plan for Fire Science Academy to Regents
February 16, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
President Marc Johnson will present a debt reduction plan to the Board of Regents for the $24 million capital debt on the Fire Science Academy in Carlin.

University to begin national search for dean of CABNR
February 16, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
President Marc Johnson announced he is initiating a national search for a permanent dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources.

Community forum on rezoning of South McCarran Parcel Feb. 21
February 14, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
A community forum to present and discuss information about the proposed rezoning of the University of Nevada, Reno’s 104-acre South McCarran parcel

University and School District partner to bring anti-racist speaker to community Feb. 29
February 14, 2012 • By Natalie Savidge
Author Tim Wise presents Colorblind: Nevada Against Racism; free, ticketed event at University of Nevada, Reno

Universities announce plans to form conference
February 14, 2012 • Staff Report
Presidents and chancellors from 16 universities met to discuss future conference membership plans and agreed to work on forming a new intercollegiate athletic association.

A display of the heart
February 13, 2012 • Staff Report
Exhibit shows Edw Martinez's "Valentine" to campus

Amodei visits with ROTC
February 13, 2012 • Staff Report
Mark Amodei, U.S. Congressman and University grad, pays visit to ROTC

A downhill racer on her way up
February 9, 2012 • By John Trent
Graduate student honored for biking advocacy efforts

College of Engineering Dean Maragakis invited to White House
February 8, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Engineering Dean Manos Maragakis attended a White House event Wednesday to celebrate efforts to retain and graduate more engineering students.

Sheppard Art Gallery fundraiser set for Friday
February 8, 2012 • Staff Report
'No Strings Attached' exhibition and auction to be held on Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Blight, eminent Civil War historian, to speak on campus
February 8, 2012 • Staff Report
Yale's award-winning Blight to speak on Thursday

Washington, Hamilton and Jefferson debate issues of today
February 7, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Nevadans are invited to campus for “Fractured Union: A Conversation with George Washington, Alexander Hamilton & Thomas Jefferson,” 7 p.m., Feb. 10.

Sandoval, on campus, unveils economic development plan
February 7, 2012 • By John Trent
Governor returns to campus for major announcement

Small Business Center offers workshops on funding for innovative businesses
February 6, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
The University's Small Business Development Center will offer free workshops to assist Nevada companies competing for federal funds.

Johnson to campus: University is 'remarkable'
February 6, 2012 • By John Trent
At town hall meeting, University President Johnson praises campus effort, looks to future

Hagerty named KUNR news director
February 6, 2012 • Staff Report
New KUNR news director Michael Hagerty has wealth of public news background

'Time Warp' host to speak on the nature of curiosity
February 6, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Popular television science-show host, musician, artist, researcher, scientist, mathematician and roboticist Jeff Lieberman will be featured in the University of Nevada, Reno’s Discover Science Lecture Series on Feb. 9

Extension expert offers winter health tips for older adults
February 1, 2012 • By Robert Mills
Extension Specialist Claudia Collins says good health can be achieved through three simple steps: wash hands, stay active and stay warm.

ROTC cadets to participate in cultural understanding program
January 30, 2012 • By Catherine Stokes
Twelve of the University's ROTC cadets will travel abroad this summer in the U.S. Army’s Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency Program.

What's a WUE?
January 27, 2012 • By John Trent
The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program offer out-of-state students a valuable tuition discount.

University a social media star
January 23, 2012 • By John Trent
Nevada’s affinity for social media has netted the University two impressive victories over peers with much larger student and alumni bases.

New semester kicks off with the Sontag Entrepreneurship Award Competition
January 23, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
For the first time, students will have the opportunity to enter the Sontag Entrepreneurship Award Competition, which comes with a prize of about $50,000.

Extension hosting innovative statewide workshop for Nevada niche farmers
January 20, 2012 • By Robert Mills
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of workshops allowing niche farmers around the state to share their secrets for successful crops.

New health option for University families
January 20, 2012 • By Anne McMillin
School of Medicine's new patient-centered program looks to enhance care, including University employees

Program matches researchers, industry to develop new technologies
January 19, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
With its new Industry/Faculty Partnering Clinic, the Technology Transfer Office is engaging the community in the work of scientists.

McGee joins KUNR as broadcast journalist
January 19, 2012 • Staff Report
The University public radio station welcomes a broadcast journalist from the East Coast with 'great reporting instincts, strong work ethic.'

From Reno to Costa Rica: study abroad made possible by scholarship
January 17, 2012 • By Rachel Sa-Onoy
Two Nevada students garner prestigious Gilman Study Abroad Scholarships.

University holds Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Forum next month
January 17, 2012 • By Natalie Savidge
Public forum to allow for discussion of laws, problem areas and what local agencies are doing to promote safety.

Robert Gorrell, 1914-2011: An Appreciation
January 12, 2012 • By John Trent
Campus memorial service scheduled for Jan. 22 for the award-winning writer, administrator

University loses a colleague in Dee Henderson
January 11, 2012 • Staff Report
Associate Vice Provost for Extended Studies Dee Henderson died Jan. 7 following a brief illness. He was 73.

Renewable energy, public policy graduate certificate offered to professionals
January 6, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
An online graduate certificate in renewable energy to study the policies and practices in the diverse fields of renewable energy begins in the spring 2012 semester.

Wolfie Jr.: Undisputed alpha of all mascots
January 3, 2012 • Staff Report
Nevada mascot Wolfie Jr. tallies 15 million votes, takes sting out of Ga. Tech's Buzz

Confidential Assessment and Referral Service Available to Employees
December 1, 2011
The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential assessment and referral service specifically designed to assist employees and families in handling personal and work-related issues.

Classified Annual Leave Forfeit Reminder
September 29, 2011
Classified employees can only carry over 30 days or 240 hours of annual leave from one calendar year to the next. Per NRS 284.350 and as explained on page 22 of the State of Nevada Employee Handbook: