Nevada Silver and Blue Magazine

The University of Nevada, Reno’s official alumni magazine, sharing inspiring stories of student success, groundbreaking research, campus life, and the Wolf Pack community’s impact across Nevada and beyond.

FALL 2025 ISSUE

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The Future Rises Here

Shaping what's next for Nevada — and beyond.

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Four graduates who are advancing our University’s legacy and making an impact in Nevada and beyond.

Behind the numbers: Andrea Clustka ’22 (human development and family science)

Challenging stereotypes, shaping opportunities and bringing hope for others

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10/10/2025

Forged at Nevada: Vanessa Gutierrez ’16 (molecular microbiology and immunology), ’21 Ph.D. (cellular and molecular biology)

Solving complex health problems for everyone

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10/10/2025

Shaping the future, inspiring others: Manuel Retana ’18 (mechanical engineering)

NASA engineer shares how mentorship and culture shaped his path to space

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10/10/2025

Battle born workforce: Emma Miner ’23 (journalism)

Behind the camera, ahead of the story, she is powering investigative journalism

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10/10/2025

Five ways the Lake Tahoe campus is deepening discovery

How the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is redefining education, research, and community engagement in a one-of-a-kind setting

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10/10/2025

Taking off from Reno: Aerospace engineering degrees launch this fall

The College of Engineering launches new aerospace programs to meet growing industry demand

Inside a fighter jet, a woman displays a sign saying “Go Pack!”
10/10/2025

Howl and Snap

A photo celebration of the Wolf Pack in motion

See the Wolf Pack in Pictures

Built for big ideas. Built for them.

Celebrating the opening of the John Tulloch Business Building

A modern multi-story building labeled "John Tulloch Business Building" stands at a busy intersection with a crosswalk where pedestrians are walking. The structure features large glass windows and contemporary architecture. A traffic light shows green, and a "Do Not Enter" sign is visible on a nearby pole. Surrounding the building are trees, other campus structures, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
10/10/2025

Many nations, one Nevada

Remembering Elder Ralph Burns and Dr. Myrton Running Wolf, and supporting the next generation of Indigenous language and culture advocates

Stacey Burns honors the memory of Ralph Burns during the Spring 2025 Commencement Awardee Reception.
10/10/2025
Cover of the novel 'The Daughters' by Ben Rogers. The background is a deep navy blue. The title 'The Daughters' is prominently displayed at the top in large, bold, orange letters. Below it, the subtitle 'A Novel' appears in smaller white text. At the bottom, the author's name, Ben Rogers, is written in orange. The central artwork features two abstract, intertwined human-like figures in shades of orange and pink with black outlines.

Book recommendations

Each year, University of Nevada, Reno faculty publish scholarly and creative books across an impressive range of topics, often reflecting years-long undertakings and career-spanning research. Learn more about our showcase of our faculty's published works and scholarly contributions.

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A public health game changer: University of Nevada Brings athletic trainers to high schools

Dr. Nicholas Murray leads initiative to protect student-athletes in Washoe County

Zoe Haddox demonstrates sideline response on a young soccer player.
10/10/2025

Pack Briefs

Explore bite-sized news and stories from across campus in this edition of Pack Briefs
10/10/2025

Mentorship fuels growth of University of Nevada biotechnology program

With strong alumni engagement and early outreach, the biotech program cultivates the next generation of scientists and innovators

Student and mentor experiment with a liquid in a science lab.
10/10/2025

A letter from the leader of the Pack

A message to the University of Nevada, Reno community from President Brian Sandoval

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10/10/2025

Don Bernard named 2025 Alumnus of the Year by the University of Nevada, Reno

A fifth-generation Nevadan reflects on his Wolf Pack roots and commitment to his community

Don Bernard is positioned next to a golden lion statue in front of a fraternity house.
10/10/2025

Alumni and friends

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Class Notes

Class Notes are back! Have you recently celebrated a marriage, welcomed a child, advanced in your career or achieved another milestone? See what Wolf Pack alumni are up to now!

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Remembering Friends

Join us as we honor and remember the Wolf Pack family.

Join us to remember our Pack Family

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