Government Relations and Community Engagement

Working with with local, state and federal government to better the quality of life for Nevadans and beyond.

U.S. Vice President visits the University

Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, made an historic campus visit on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Joined by City of Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and actress Rosario Dawson, the Vice President held a moderated discussion.

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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The Office of Government and Community Engagement’s mission is at the core of the mission of the University of Nevada, Reno — that is, to serve the people of our region and our state through interactions of impact helping to shape a bright and exciting future for all Nevadans.

Brian Sandoval

President, University of Nevada, Reno

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The 2022 Community Engagement Report

The annual Community Engagement report is a story that shares how the Univesity's mission as the first land-grant institution in Nevada perfectly aligns our programming, resources and practices to support the dynamic growth of our communities and further the lives of our citizens.

Read the 2022 report