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  • University salutes the heroism of former student
    The rededication of the flag pole and its pillar and the unveiling of a new POW-MIA chair of honor at Mackay Stadium highlighted this year’s Salute to Service on Nov. 2 prior to the Colorado State-Nevada football game. A special rededication ceremony of the flag pole honored the late Marine Corps 1st Lt. Frederick “Freddie” Williams, a Wolf Pack football player and track star in the early 1960s who attended officer candidate school after graduation before shipping off to South Vietnam. Williams died on May 26, 1968, after a sniper killed him on Go Noi Island near DaNang. - Nevada Appeal

  • In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the University of Nevada, Reno hosted a handgame tournament
    The handgame is one of the most popular games of chance for native people in the west. The traditional Native American game encourages teamwork and cultural exchange. - KOLO 8

  • Pitch Mayhem at University of Nevada, Reno
    The final round of the Pitch Mayhem competition is happening now at the University of Nevada, Reno. Organizers say the event is “Shark Tank” meets “March Madness” as participants compete for research dollars. More than 150 entrepreneurs apply with the top 25 invited to pitch online and the final eight present in person. - 2 News Nevada

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Ask the Professor

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What does a concussion do to my brain?

Published originally by the Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science, this animation explores the science behind concussions and the work of the University of Nevada, Reno's Neuromechanics Lab

Ask the Professor: How can I have productive political conversations with friends and family?

Associate Professor of Communication Studies Amy Pason, Ph.D., dives into how to have conversations that encourage dialogue and understanding rather than argument

How can you beat the winter blues? Let the sun guide you to a brighter mood

Studies show vitamin D from the sun improves mental health and immunity

Are protein drinks a good choice for my kids?

Consuming a high amount of protein can cause unhealthy weight gain, increase risk for obesity, and lead to dehydration and kidney damage

Top Stories

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Sandoval’s State of the University: 150 years, with more to come

The address covered highlights from the last year, aspirations from the University’s past and a look at what the next 150 years may bring

International collaborations strengthened at Lake Tahoe Summit

USAID group hosted by University of Nevada, Reno attends Lake Tahoe Summit

Shakespearean mystery: What’s the story of newly discovered manuscript?

Handwriting similar to the playwright’s distinctive style abounds in previously unknown document

Tricia Braxton takes on role to increase the reach of Extension programming

Extension hires senior coordinator of partnerships, programs and people engagement

Latest News

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Guy Clifton: A Nevada life, a Nevada journalism career in full

The former Sagebrush editor leaves a legacy of historical writing and friendships across all of Nevada

University team finishes in top 10 in national entrepreneurship competition

Proposal for AI-powered recycling bins selected from field of 15,000 entrants

'A discipline in which discovery is still very much in order'

Faculty and students in the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology are making great strides in the field

Extension’s Urban Indoor Farm Project to promote access to fresh vegetables in Clark County

Innovative Extension program will educate prospective indoor farmers and residents

Editor's Picks

Andrew Sapwell and Akshay Mediwala pose confidently in front of a "Red Bull Basement" neon sign.

University team finishes in top 10 in national entrepreneurship competition

Proposal for AI-powered recycling bins selected from field of 15,000 entrants

Neuroscience program continues to build capacity

The program, started less than 20 years ago, has grown into one of the largest on campus

How can you protect your mental health during an election cycle?

Markus Kemmelmeier is a political psychologist who discusses healthy ways to stay engaged

Faces of the Pack: Kari Emm

Tribal Student Specialist Kari Emm’s journey of empowering Native students