Component overview
Local quicklinks offer users a visual way to access content specific to the section.
- News Feeds can be used on all page schemas: News Feeds can be used on Section Fronts, Section Detail, Profile Detail and Degree Detail pages.
- News Feed standalone pages are acceptable: CMS users may create a standalone, comprehensive page populated with News Feed stories. This option is typically used for colleges or departments to create a custom news page. For example, see the College of Engineering's news and events page.
- Choose a format that works within the context of your page: The News Feed offers multiple formatting options. Choose one that fits the page's context (e.g., a News Feed with a featured story layout may not work well on an info-centric Section Detail schema).
- Add spacing, if necessary, when using a background color: If you use the gray background color and place the News Feed at the bottom of your page, the component's color may blend with the Contact component's color. You may need to manually add spacing to the News Feed component.
- Select a proper taxonomy for the News Feed: The News Feed is controlled by Nevada Today's taxonomy. Make sure you pick the right taxonomy to populate your feed with relevant stories. If you have questions, reach out to the Nevada Today editor and Chief Content Strategist, Angela Rudolph (arudolph@unr.edu).
- Consider using the News Feed header or description for context: Although not required, the News Feed header and description fields are a great way to introduce users to the type of content they will find in the component.
- News Feed links must have unique anchor text: The anchor text of each news story must be unique to that link to ensure you do not create a multiple destination link accessibility error.
- News Feed button must be descriptive: If using a button to take users to more news stories, the button must have a descriptive call-to-action, such as "See all news stories" or "Read more news stories." Do not use terms such as "Read more" or "Click here to see more."
- News Feed image snippets must have alt-text: Ensure the news stories being pulled into the News Feed have appropriate alt-text on Nevada Today or from the origination source (e.g., RSS for special News Feed components).
NEWS: UNIT NAME - Purpose
- Example: NEWS: PROV - Homepage News
Example News Feed components
Example #1
News Feed, story-list (images), no background color, with CTA button
Latest news from around the University
Learn more about what's happening in your campus community
University of Nevada, Reno showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting
University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education
The dual-credit University of Nevada, Reno class encourages students to grapple with the history in their backyard
Guinn Center bolstered by support from three major donations
The Guinn Center’s long-term sustainability was enhanced by generous donations from Phil Satre, Mick Hitchcock and the E.L. Cord Foundation.
Example #2
News Feed, story-list (images), gray background, no CTA button
Latest news from around the University
Learn more about what's happening in your campus community
University of Nevada, Reno showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting
University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education
The dual-credit University of Nevada, Reno class encourages students to grapple with the history in their backyard
Guinn Center bolstered by support from three major donations
The Guinn Center’s long-term sustainability was enhanced by generous donations from Phil Satre, Mick Hitchcock and the E.L. Cord Foundation.
Example #3
News Feed, story-list (no images) with no background color or CTA button
Latest news from around the University
Learn more about what's happening in your campus community
University of Nevada, Reno showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting
University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education
The dual-credit University of Nevada, Reno class encourages students to grapple with the history in their backyard
Guinn Center bolstered by support from three major donations
The Guinn Center’s long-term sustainability was enhanced by generous donations from Phil Satre, Mick Hitchcock and the E.L. Cord Foundation.
Example #4
News Feed, story-list (no images) with gray background and CTA button
Latest news from around the University
Learn more about what's happening in your campus community
University of Nevada, Reno showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting
University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education
The dual-credit University of Nevada, Reno class encourages students to grapple with the history in their backyard
Guinn Center bolstered by support from three major donations
The Guinn Center’s long-term sustainability was enhanced by generous donations from Phil Satre, Mick Hitchcock and the E.L. Cord Foundation.
Example #5
News Feed, featured story with CTA button and no background color
Latest news from around the University
Learn more about what's happening in your campus community
University of Nevada, Reno showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting
University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education
The dual-credit University of Nevada, Reno class encourages students to grapple with the history in their backyard
Guinn Center bolstered by support from three major donations
The Guinn Center’s long-term sustainability was enhanced by generous donations from Phil Satre, Mick Hitchcock and the E.L. Cord Foundation.
How to meet a tree: Exploring the benefits of outdoor, experiential learning
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe student Emma Montgomery volunteers with the Great Basin Outdoor School
Example #6
News Feed, featured story with gray background, no CTA button
Latest news from around the University
Learn more about what's happening in your campus community
University of Nevada, Reno showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting
University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education
The dual-credit University of Nevada, Reno class encourages students to grapple with the history in their backyard
Guinn Center bolstered by support from three major donations
The Guinn Center’s long-term sustainability was enhanced by generous donations from Phil Satre, Mick Hitchcock and the E.L. Cord Foundation.
How to meet a tree: Exploring the benefits of outdoor, experiential learning
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe student Emma Montgomery volunteers with the Great Basin Outdoor School