Simply put, land-grant began as a way to bring higher education to everyday citizens through practical curriculum such as agriculture, mining and “mechanical arts,” now called engineering. It has evolved into a 21st-century approach to the land-grant mission of our University. We strive for the betterment of humanity, the environment and Nevada through encompassing the University’s goals to improve lives through teaching, research and outreach.
The pavement Nevadans drive on, the affordable health clinics in rural Nevada, programs to inform and help farmers and ranchers, research that helps the mining industry, geothermal exploration for new energy in Nevada, nutrition programs for families, business economic development bringing industry and jobs to Nevada — all these programs and much more are now part of the land-grant mission that brought the University of Nevada, Reno to life in 1874.
As a land-grant institution, the University's mission serves students, corporations, Nevadans and small businesses.
- For a student, the University makes education affordable and prepares them for the Nevada job market.
- For a corporation, the University partners for innovation.
- For a Nevadan, the University offers programs that help communities throughout the state.
- For a small business, the University builds programs and offers resources to help them grow.