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Nevada in the news

  • Discussions in Democracy: Hispanic and Latino engagement
    Two of Nevada’s highest-ranking Latino officials took part in a discussion focused on Latino political engagement in honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.
    - News 4 Reno
  • University of Nevada, Reno’s 150th anniversary book available for pre-order
    The University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada Press have announced that “The University of Nevada, 1874-2024: 150 Years of Inspiring Excellence,” a photo history book written by John Trent, is available for pre-order. The book incorporates stories of influential individuals throughout the University’s history and historical images of the campus provided by the University Libraries Special Collections.- Tahoe Daily Tribune
  • Wildfire smoke threatens lakes, too. How will it impact Lake Tahoe’s future?
    “It could potentially change entire ecosystems,” says Sudeep Chandra, director of the Global Water Center at the University of Nevada, Reno, who has been at the forefront of the research efforts. – National Geographic

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Celebrating the University's sesquicentennial

Explore 150 years of Nevada stories
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Ask the Professor

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What is health literacy, why is it important and what can I do?

Health literacy is your ability to find, understand and use health information; make well-informed decisions; and act on them

Do kids need sports drinks?

For most kids, sports drinks have no advantage over plain water

How does fast food marketing affect kids?

While many restaurants have healthy options for kids, such options are rarely advertised. This undermines efforts to encourage healthy choices.

Ask the Professor: What makes a master manipulator?

Dan Jones answers questions about the dark triad of personality traits, Machiavellianism and how to deal with master manipulators

Top Stories

President Sandoval on stage speaking with the Sesquicentennial logo visible behind him.

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

President Sandoval on stage speaking with the Sesquicentennial logo visible behind him.

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

Origin story: from the 'Sagebrushers' to the 'Wolf Pack'

In 1922, The U. of N. Sagebrush published the first call to rename Nevada’s athletics teams. Step back in time to see how the debate transformed 'Sagebrushers' and 'Sagehens' into the iconic 'Wolf Pack'

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 11: First Lady Lauralyn Sandoval

Lauralyn Sandoval guest hosts Sagebrushers as President Brian Sandoval becomes the interviewee in this commemorative 150th birthday episode

University of Nevada, Reno is a founding partner in a new Department of Defense Center of Excellence

New center could open opportunities for students interested in AI in military applications

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A photo of the cover of The U. of N. Sagebrush from 1922 with a wolf pinned to it.

Origin story: from the 'Sagebrushers' to the 'Wolf Pack'

In 1922, The U. of N. Sagebrush published the first call to rename Nevada’s athletics teams. Step back in time to see how the debate transformed 'Sagebrushers' and 'Sagehens' into the iconic 'Wolf Pack'

Faces of the Pack: Jahahi Mazariego Contreras

Contreras discusses her passion for helping Latinx students on campus and her own experiences as a child of immigrant parents and a first-generation college student

Ask the Professor: What makes a master manipulator?

Dan Jones answers questions about the dark triad of personality traits, Machiavellianism and how to deal with master manipulators

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 10: Lilley Museum Director Stephanie Gibson

Gibson and University President Sandoval discuss notable artworks, student engagement in the arts and more