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- University of Nevada, Reno hosts Innovation Day
Engineering students showcase their senior projects, solving real-world problems in seven different disciplines. - 2 News Nevada
- How to prepare for wildfire evacuation: Go-bags, pets, planning and more
The University of Nevada, Reno's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources and Extension has a peer-reviewed list of go-bag essentials for evacuations. – Reno Gazette Journal
- Local students host SciVenture Science Fair
They partnered with The Discovery to host the event — and were sponsored by the Aerospace and Defense Academy at the University of Nevada, Reno. – 2 News Nevada
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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
Nanofabrication Lab opens April 18
College of Engineering poised to develop a semiconductor workforce in Nevada
Chasing answers: My journey into Parkinson’s disease research
Undergraduate researcher Anirudh Praveen explores complexities of brain aging and neurodegenerative disease
Community Behavioral Health Collaborative increases access to care while building the mental health workforce
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Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo provides hands-on activities and demonstrations
Farm stand, wine tasting, plant sales and University research highlights of event
Meadows' upcoming project will lead her towards the development of her second book, which explores the intersection of gender, tradition and transformation within Cuba's evolving jazz landscape
Nevada Cyber Club competes for national recognition
Club members participated in multiple cybersecurity competitions this spring
Extension and Nevada Rural Housing release statewide rural housing study
Study offers new data to drive community solutions
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Award-winning journalist Marilyn Newton to receive honorary doctoral degree
Many of the photos from her 52-year career are available in Special Collections and University Archives
University of Nevada, Reno Biotechnology Program celebrates over two decades of impact
20th Biotechnology Symposium showcases innovative research, student success and industry collaboration
Reproduction made us all. So why do so many mysteries still persist?
Nevada researchers tackling one of maternal health’s biggest shortcomings: Preterm labor
Biomedical Engineering student named an NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Jada Okaikoi headed to Cornell to study biomedicine