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Ask the Professor

Bull rider falling off a bull.

What happens to bull riders' brains?

Concussion expert Nicholas Murray explains the invisible injury they face

How is a UNR Med lab helping to build a global defense against melioidosis?

Paul Brett’s lab leads pioneering work in melioidosis research, diagnostics and vaccine development through cross-continental collaboration

Understanding autism myths and misconceptions

Professors Shanon Taylor and Lindsay Diamond debunk common beliefs about autism, promoting a better understanding of neurodiversity

How can I help readers in upper elementary and middle school read more?

Professor Dianna Townsend shares strategies to spark a love of reading in older kids

Top Stories

Vladimir Pravosudov stands next to President Sandoval holding a certificate on a stage.

Vladimir Pravosudov named Regents’ Outstanding Researcher

Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition

UNR Med’s Learning and Wellness Resource Center: Supporting medical students holistically

The Center empowers students to intentionally integrate learning strategies and wellness practices into their medical school experience

Latest News

A portrait of Sergey Varganov.

Chemistry professor named Fulbright Scholar plans to visit Brazil

Sergey Varganov is a theoretical and computational chemist

Celebrating 10 years of impact: The University of Nevada, Reno’s Innevation Center

A decade of driving innovation and economic growth in Reno and beyond

From Fallon to Hawai‘i: Online MPH alumnus Caden Salois plants seeds of sustainability

Caden Salois ‘21, ‘25 MPH, MASUST, believes in the power of breadfruit so deeply he has a tattoo of one

A new art exhibit opens with intimate, surreal collage works by Molly Allen

Supported by the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies Faculty Research Grant, ‘Soft Walls, Deep Water’ gallery opens at the Carson City Courthouse

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Lauren holds a sign that reads "My white coat represents ... a pledge to my patients and community!"

Mother. Veteran. Future PA. Lauren Bell’s journey to medicine

From the military to medicine: How veteran Lauren Bell found new purpose in healing others

From Fallon to Hawai‘i: Online MPH alumnus Caden Salois plants seeds of sustainability

Caden Salois ‘21, ‘25 MPH, MASUST, believes in the power of breadfruit so deeply he has a tattoo of one

Ph.D. student Ai Ana Richmond named honorable mention from NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Turning a childhood curiosity into cutting-edge research, Richmond explores animal behavior and cognition in natural environments

Path to Independence hosts third annual summer camp at the University of Nevada, Reno

Camp offers hands-on college and career exploration for students with disabilities