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Nevada Governor visits the University

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo visited the University of Nevada, Reno on Feb. 2. During his visit, he met with University President Brian Sandoval, Executive Vice President and Provost Jeff Thompson, University faculty and students, and toured the campus.

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