$500 million for the New Nevada
Building What Comes Next: The Campaign for the New Nevada was a vital initiative designed to solidify the University's role as a key to the economic prosperity and stability of Nevada. Thanks to your philanthropic support, we achieved our $500 million fundraising goal on March 17, 2022.
An overview
"I'm learning so much from so many different professors about some of my favorite topics. And it wouldn't be possible without the Richard Kleberg Agricultural Scholarship."
Arturo '18 (veterinary science and agricultural science), current Ph.D. student
Thank you
Each fall, thousands of recipients of donor-funded scholarships express their gratitude to the donors who make their dreams possible.
"From the beginning, going to school was going to be 100% my own doing. I held jobs as a tutor and as a banquet server, but scholarships have really made my education possible."
Emma '13 (chemistry, political science), '18 M.D., recipient of the Wells Fargo First Generation Scholarship
Donor-funded scholarships
More than 4,480 students received donor-funded scholarships totaling $9.2 million in the 2021-2022 academic year.
"We were weighing four offers for our research program. While a number of factors played into our decision, the Hitchcock Endowed Chair was something other places could not offer."
The inaugural Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. Chair in Medical Biochemistry, Peter L. Jones, on the importance of this endowment for the Peter and Takako Jones Lab
Donor-funded endowments
More than 1,000 endowments bolster student scholarships, faculty funding and program support by nearly $8 million each year.
Learn more about how to donate your time, talent and treasure to help students and faculty at the University.
Answer the Wolf Call
Every fall and spring, thousands of alumni, parents and friends of the University receive a call from a student who provides outreach through the Wolf Call Phonathon.
Crowdfund Nevada
Crowdfund Nevada highlights a variety of campus projects and initiatives, allowing you to support areas on campus that mean the most to you.
Make a planned gift
Estate and planned gifts secure the future of the New Nevada. The Office of Planned Giving stands ready to help you make informed gift planning decisions.
The Foundation
The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (TIN: 94-2781749) separate from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Philanthropic support makes a difference in lives across campus.
2021 Foundation Professor Elizabeth Leger: committed to our community through research and education
2021 Foundation Professor Krishna Pagilla: focused on bettering region through research
2021 Foundation Professor Markus Kemmelmeier: pursuing contemporary research leveraged nationwide
University Foundation celebrates 40 years