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Celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Check out stories related to Hispanic/Latinx heritage, including history, student and faculty profiles, videos, campus news, faculty perspectives and more.

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
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Media & Society

Journalism professor’s film competes nationwide

Documentary reveals racism confronted by first African American female sportscaster, Jayne Kennedy

Melissa McClinton and Jayne Kennedy
9/19/2023
Research & Innovation

Groundbreaking study reveals communication strategies for teaching children who are deafblind

Using tangible symbols may increase communication skills in children with complex support needs

Chevonne Sutter, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and MaryAnn Demchak, Ph.D., BCBA-D, standing outside by trees
9/21/2023
Impact & Student Success

The University of Nevada, Reno recognized with national rankings

The University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Monthly

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9/20/2023
Business & Entrepreneurship

The Northern Nevada International Center spearheads U.S.- Korea bi-lateral trade relations program with Korea

The U.S. - ROK Global Supply Chain Leaders Program aims to foster broader awareness of the U.S. - ROK bilateral trade relationship, and to gain a deeper understanding of how the two countries create secure, sustainable and resilient global supply chains

A large group of about 20-30 individuals in professional clothing smile on the steps of the Nevada Governor's Mansion
9/20/2023
Campus Life & Athletics

President Brian Sandoval to give State of the University Address on Oct. 17

The speech, entitled “A University’s Expectation to Always Make History” will take place in the JCSU Ballrooms

Brian Sandoval on stage with various regents, administrators, provosts and deans on stage with him clapping.
9/19/2023
NSights

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Kara Smith, Interim Director, MFA Interdisciplinary Arts

MFA-IA Faculty Undertake Research Projects in Greenland and Poland
9/20/2023
Lalise Gizaw

Student researcher Lalise Gizaw joined the Wonders of the Mekong team for two weeks in Cambodia
9/18/2023
Paola Miramontes Gonzalez

Exploring the Amazon
9/6/2023

Recognitions

Nevada State Undergraduate Research Journal (NSURJ) announces the official publication of NSURJ Edition 8 on ScholarWorks

September 13, 2023

MCARE conference co-organized by Chemical & Materials Engineering Associate Professor Krista Carlson

September 11, 2023

Ryan Durbin is the first author on a paper published in the Journal of Neuroscience

August 17, 2023

All Recognitions
Research & Innovation

Researchers reveal early behavioral indicators of dysgraphia and dyslexia in children’s writing

Analyzing children’s writing may provide earlier diagnosis and targeted support

Children in their classroom writting
9/19/2023

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

This is a time for us to learn more about what makes the contributions, achievements and cultures of the Hispanic/Latinx community such an integral part of the fabric of our nation’s history.

Morrill Hall sits on the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno quad, a large lawn area surrounded by trees and a walking path.
9/18/2023
Education & Public Service

Nevada Drought Update for September 2023

This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one Nevada county under drought watch

A south-facing shot of the University Quad, with students lying against trees, walking along the Quad, and throwing a football.
9/18/2023
Education & Public Service

With his passing, Professor Stan Omaye leaves 32-year legacy of research, teaching and mentorship

Colleagues share memories and appreciation for his work and encouragement

Stan Omaye stands arms crossed in his lab.
9/15/2023

University Podcasts

Listen to unique voices and perspectives produced by the Wolf Pack community.

Podcasts
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Arts & Culture

And Shakespeare Got Basque

The Center for Basque Studies and Department of English host a magical evening of jazzy music and Shakespeare Sonnets

Internationally acclaimed Basque performers, Joxan Goikoetxea and Olatz Prat, on stage.
9/14/2023

Nevada in the news

  • University of Nevada, Reno Awarded $1.8M to Study Rural Perception of Climate Change
    The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced an investment of $56 million in 11 projects, spanning a total of 21 institutions in 19 jurisdictions, through NSF’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. The University of Nevada, Reno is included in a $6 million award in a three-state collaborative project to address climate change in underserved rural communities. – Elko Daily
  • Lithium Discovery in US Volcano Could be Biggest Deposit Ever Found
    A world-beating deposit of lithium along the Nevada–Oregon border could meet surging demand for this metal, according to a new analysis. An estimated 20 to 40 million tonnes of lithium metal lie within a volcanic crater formed around 16 million years ago. This is notably larger than the lithium deposits found beneath a Bolivian salt flat, previously considered the largest deposit in the world. The material could be best described as looking ‘a bit like brown potter’s clay’, says Christopher Henry, emeritus professor of geology at the University of Nevada, Reno. ‘It is extremely uninteresting, except that it has so much lithium in it.’. - Chemistry World
  • Jeremy Renner’s Partnership With University of Nevada, Reno
    A conversation with actor Jeremy Renner. What he had to say today about his partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno and his efforts to bring the film industry here.  - KTVN Ch. 2

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Campus Announcements

Campus construction notice for South Stadium Way

Dryad provides open access to research data for University researchers

DRI accepting applications for new STEM education internship program
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Ask the Professor

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Education & Public Service

What happened to the quality of teaching during the pandemic?

Professor Robert Ives discusses findings from various research studies

Education & Public Service

What does it take to do well in math class?

Professor Lamberg provides math learning strategies to help students excel in math

Research & Innovation

Why has the water clarity of Lake Tahoe improved?

Director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies, Global Water Center and University Professor Sudeep Chandra provides vital insight about why Lake Tahoe’s clarity has improved

Media & Society

What is risk communication?

How can it be used to help people make informed decisions?

Top Stories

Two students dressed in purple smile at the camera from a crowd of students in all different colored t-shirts during the opening ceremony of NevadaFIT.
Impact & Student Success

University to welcome new students during Opening Weekend and NevadaFIT Aug. 17-24

NevadaFIT gives students an excellent foundation for the year ahead at the University of Nevada, Reno

Arts & Culture

Visual art and music converge in new Lake Tahoe exhibit

Jazz musician and visual artist collaborate on a new exhibit in the Prim Library with a public artist reception on August 1.

Campus Life & Athletics

Drones, phones and iPads at Semester at Lake Tahoe

A new era of learning emerges with cutting-edge classes and free distribution of technology to University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe students

Research & Innovation

Earthquake research, commitment to students recognized

Civil engineering professor Keri Ryan has been named McKenzie Professor.

Latest News

Melissa McClinton and Jayne Kennedy
Media & Society

Journalism professor’s film competes nationwide

Documentary reveals racism confronted by first African American female sportscaster, Jayne Kennedy

Campus Life & Athletics

Noted soil and water scientist Dani Or joins the College of Engineering

Or is the Nevada Engineering Distinguished Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department

Impact & Student Success

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 11: Director of the Whittell Forest Sarah Bisbing

Bisbing and her team work to ensure forests are in the landscapes of the future

Campus Life & Athletics

Eric Marchand reflects on his year as Faculty Senate chair

COLA increase and budget restoration were among the top issues during his leadership

Editor's Picks

A south-facing shot of the University Quad, with students lying against trees, walking along the Quad, and throwing a football.
Education & Public Service

Nevada Drought Update for September 2023

This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one Nevada county under drought watch

Impact & Student Success

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 11: Director of the Whittell Forest Sarah Bisbing

Bisbing and her team work to ensure forests are in the landscapes of the future

Campus Life & Athletics

Eric Marchand reflects on his year as Faculty Senate chair

COLA increase and budget restoration were among the top issues during his leadership

Arts & Culture

Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with the University of Nevada, Reno

Events are planned throughout the observance month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, including the annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration