Computer science and engineering student wins graduate award
December 28, 2012 • By Kirstin Swagman
Richard Kelley, robotics researcher and Ph.D. student, is recognized for his academic accomplishments and University service.

Ault steps down after 28 seasons and more than 40 years at Nevada
December 28, 2012 • By Chad Hartley
Hall of Fame football coach Chris Ault announced Friday that he is stepping down from the program that he has been associated with for more than 40 years.

Nevada Seismological Lab used quake-monitoring network to track Sutter’s Mill meteorite
December 21, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Nevada Seismological Lab tracks low-flying meteorite across Nevada sky

Religions and students join at University service for Connecticut victims
December 21, 2012 • Staff Report
Many speakers paid tribute to victims, their families, teachers, administrators and first responders touched by this tragedy.

Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition finalists announced
December 21, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
University teams go head-to-head for $50,000 grand prize to help students bring business ideas to fruition.

Leaving a 'Marc' on 2012
December 20, 2012 • By John Trent
Top Stories of 2012: A new president highlights year

Campus still a beauty in chilly weather
December 20, 2012 • By John Trent
As the fall semester ends, a time to reflect

Athletic Director search process begins
December 20, 2012 • Staff Report
University President outlines key elements of the search process being launched this week for the University's next director of athletics.

Student group becomes Santa to senior veterans
December 19, 2012 • By Tiffany Moore
National Society for Leadership and Success members give gifts through “Be a Santa to a Senior” program

Coping with distress after a tragic event
December 19, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Psychology Chair Victoria Follette provides information and recommendations for the campus community.

Giant holiday book tree erected in Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
December 18, 2012 • By Angela Bakker
For the second year, the Knowledge Center has erected a holiday book tree, perhaps the largest book tree ever built.

Building ‘Pride of the Sierra’
December 18, 2012 • By Natalie Savidge
New energy, goals and matching-gift campaign for Wolf Pack marching band.

Four USAC students awarded Gilman Scholarships
December 18, 2012 • Staff Reports
University undergraduates see increase in scholarship amount for studies abroad

National Hispanic Studies Honor Society members honored
December 18, 2012 • By Tiffany Moore
Thirteen undergraduate and graduate students honored

Nevada Terawatt Facility explores plasma, powers up for industry collaborations
December 17, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Nevada Terawatt Facility largest university laser and pulsed-power accelerator combo in US

Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements benefit campus community
December 17, 2012 • By Megan Akers
Several new construction improvements were implemented over the last few months in order to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety around the University.

Bilinski Educational Foundation to create fellowships for College of Liberal Arts
December 14, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
A gift from the Foundation will fund dissertation-year fellowships for doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences.

Campus Profiles: Meet Jafeth Sanchez
December 14, 2012 • By Tovah Goodman
Jafeth Sanchez is the research assistant professor with the College of Education.

Update on Campus Power Outages
December 13, 2012 • Staff Report
Associate Vice President of Facilities Services Sean McGoldrick gives an update on the recent power outages on campus.

A faculty mentor who's twice as sweet
December 12, 2012 • By John Trent
School of Journalism's Bob Felten honored not once, but twice, by Senior Scholars.

Geological Sciences' Russell is Dec. Employee of Month
December 7, 2012 • Staff Report
Known for her ability to help, Marie Russell earns honor

More students compete in ‘We the People’ District 2 competition than ever before
December 7, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
More than 150 students from nine high schools will compete on campus Saturday, Dec. 15, in a Congressional hearing-style competition about the Constitution.

Nevada universities’ collaborative Doctor of Nursing Practice degree accredited
December 7, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
The innovative program helps to meet a growing need for nursing professionals equipped to assume leadership roles in the state.

Review of human resources and finance systems underway on campus
December 5, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
The University has initiated actions to revise its finance and human resources systems now that the replacement of the automated student systems is complete.

University continues to experience limited power outages
December 5, 2012 • Staff Report
A continuing problem with the 65-year-old "south loop" power distribution system has resulted in six unscheduled outages since February.

Nevada Cycling Team finishes as conference champs
December 5, 2012 • Staff Report
Conference title comes after the team placed ninth at the 2012 Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in October.

International touring artist Todd Green performs at University
December 4, 2012 • By Megan Akers
Wednesday’s concert to raise money for University’s recording department.

Winter Commencement class to receive honors at Dec. 8 ceremony
December 3, 2012 • Staff Report
The University awards nearly 1,550 degrees.

Nevada Music Alum Invited to Join Band of Jazz Superstar Esperanza Spalding
December 3, 2012 • By Forrest Hartman
University of Nevada, Reno alum Brian Landrus, a 34-year-old woodwind specialist, has been made an official member of jazz superstar Esperanza Spalding's band.

Atapine and Park of the Department of Music Receive International Praise
December 3, 2012 • By Cynthia Pratte
Atapine and Park's production of four Liebermann sonatas, written over the past 30 years, has garnered the attention and praise of two high-profile classical music magazines, Gramophone and The Strad.

Neuroscience research gets big boost – almost $10 million
December 3, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
The University has been awarded a highly competitive program grant to establish a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in integrative neuroscience.