The Graduate School

Seeking to create a 21st century graduate student environment that values and promotes diversity, exploits the power and promise of technology and provides an outstanding educational experience.

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With more than 80 graduate disciplines, opportunities abound A graduate education can equip you with the skills to be competitive in the field of your choice.
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Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association is a tremendous resource for all graduate students, providing awards, need-based services, social and academic clubs, and terrific camaraderie across campus. 

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Graduate School news

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Partnership yields new technology for neuroscience research, patient care

Renown Health and the University bring the latest in advanced brain imaging – the ‘gold standard’ for research – to Northern Nevada

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Exploring the future of food production on earth … and in space

Jeff Harper named Nevada’s Distinguished Career Researcher for his significant work addressing the global, food-security challenge

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How TEDx became the 'best short talk of my life' for graduate student Jenna Weiner

Grad student recounts prepping for, fretting over, and ultimately delivering a memorable 'TED' talk

Upcoming Graduate School events

Aug 22
04:00 PM GSA Welcome Back Social at Joe Crowley Student Union
Oct 22
03:00 PM GSA Fall Poster and Research Symposium at Joe Crowley Student Union
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Your donation directly funds opportunities that support the graduate experience across campus. Donations are used to bring dynamic speakers to workshops, offer awards for exciting research and achievement and create a supportive environment where students learn skills that will help them succeed in their chosen field. Please consider an impactful donation today to support an innovative tomorrow.  

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The Graduate School is committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment for the entire campus community. The Graduate School works to promote graduate education and strengthen academic excellence by attracting, advancing and retaining a diverse graduate population.