University of Nevada, Reno

Nevada's premier Carnegie® research university near Lake Tahoe

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The University of Nevada, Reno is ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities and is a Carnegie® R1 research institution.

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Limitless academic pathways

Find your passion while studying with expert faculty in a supportive learning environment that prepares you for career success.

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From accounting to wildlife conservation

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Whether the goal is to become a dancer or neuroscientist, you can select from over 500+ academic programs to make your dreams a reality.

Meet just a few of the faculty members you could study with...

Environmental engineering

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Krishna Pagilla, Ph.D. is reimagining research to advance water conservation and  management practices — to help maintain access to this vital commodity.
College of Engineering

Anthropology

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Kyra Stull, Ph.D. is using advanced imaging in biological anthropology to redefine our understanding of human growth and development.
College of Liberal Arts

Educational leadership

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Ethan Ris, Ph.D. is reshaping educational instruction at K-12 schools through systematic reform that removes inequity and exclusion barriers.
College of Education and Human Development

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