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A decade strong: University ranks in the top tier for tenth year straight

University of Nevada, Reno rated one of U.S. News & World Report's “Best National Universities” for ten years running

Spring Commencement on the Quad. A line of graduates in robes make their way through a crowd of family and friends. A light pole with a banner reading 'World Improving Research Happens Here' is in the foreground.

9/19/2019

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Student Success

A summer spent traveling and researching leads to enriching opportunities for engineering students

College of Engineering offers student participants the chance to visit places in Europe, Mexico and more

A picture of historic buildings in Gdansk, Poland from above

9/19/2019

Campus Life

Campus climate survey results released

University community members were invited to speak their truths in spring 2019 climate survey, and the results are in

Students walk in front of the Knowledge Center on a sunny day. The block-N sculpture is present in the foreground.

9/19/2019

Nevada Impact

Community leaders, science experts featured at 2019 Global Climate Change Summit

The Sept. 23 conference will discuss how climate change is impacting Nevada

9/18/2019

Campus Life

Take a break from your coursework and escape with a bestseller

More than 700 popular reading titles available to students, faculty via the University Libraries

Image of many open books laid across a large table

9/18/2019

Arts & Humanities

The Moanin’ Frogs inspires northern Nevada music students

The Moanin’ Frogs kicks off the Performing Arts Series at the University of Nevada, Reno

9/17/2019

Arts & Humanities

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Robyn Carr, to be inducted into Nevada Writers Hall of Fame November 7

Induction into The Nevada Writers Hall of Fame acknowledges a lifetime achievement in writing

9/16/2019

Science & Health

Natural resources specialist studies statistics to improve wildlife conservation

Researcher Perry Williams joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

9/16/2019

Editor's Picks

A decade strong: University ranks in the top tier for tenth year straight

Campus climate survey results released

Community leaders, science experts featured at 2019 Global Climate Change Summit

CBESS mentor and University of Nevada, Reno senior Ryan Becker and high school mentees Anthony Antelo from the Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology in Reno and Miguel Pacheco from Silver State High School in Carson City examine a sheep brain during a three-week residential program encouraging bilingual youth to pursue careers in health care.

UNR Med students mentor next generation of bilingual health care providers

Science & Health

UNR Med students mentor next generation of bilingual health care providers

University program works with bilingual youth to recruit and train a more diverse network of health care professionals in Nevada.

9/16/2019

Arts & Humanities

University leaders win Lifetime Achievement and Leadership awards

Karen Penner-Johnson, President Marc Johnson and Larry Engstrom recognized at 2019 EDAWN Arts & Business Awards luncheon

9/13/2019

Team CERBERUS competes at DARPA robotic underground terrain competition

DARPA Subterranean Challenge features 11 teams from around the world

9/11/2019

Research & Innovation

New ecosystem ecologist researches contaminants in Nevada landscape

Joanna Blaszczak joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Joanna Blaszczak smiling with a river running in the background

9/11/2019

Business & Technology

EFF partnership with School of Journalism launches "Atlas of Surveillance"

New report finds border communities inundated with surveillance technologies

Flags on a map, one has an eye on it, one has a drone, one has a camera.

9/11/2019

Student Success

A new MyNEVADA is on its way

The Student Informaiton System is undergoing a technical upgrade, (which requires a short outage) and the new MyNEVADA will enhance the user experience for students.

Students working on computers in the @One Computer Lab on campus at the University.

9/10/2019

Science & Health

How can I help someone considering suicide?

Learn how you can help – or get help – from the Rev. Suzanne Watson, M.D., a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and an ordained Episcopal priest.

A student takes notes sitting under a large tree on the University Quad. Morrill Hall is in the background, and it is autumn, so the leaves are changes.

9/10/2019

Nevada Impact

Nevada Senator Joyce Woodhouse credits 4-H for building her leadership skills at an early age

“4-H helped me in school by teaching me ... to always do my best. I always wanted those blue ribbons.”

9/10/2019

Nevada Impact

Drought-tolerant grape research expanded through new grant and partnership

University partners with Oregon State to investigate ways to make grape varieties more drought-tolerant

Master Gardener Don White inspecting grapevines and taking notes on clipboard

9/10/2019

Science & Health

Do I need a primary care provider?

Alexandra Watson, ’17 M.D., University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine family medicine chief resident, discusses the ins and outs of primary care providers.

A doctor works with a patient who is holding a medical device

9/9/2019

Student Success

My children of color are in a predominantly white school. How can I be an effective advocate for them?

The College of Education Dean, Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks talks about opportunities of engagement between parents and teachers.

A young girl solves a math problem on a classroom's whiteboard

9/6/2019

Campus Life

Campus gathers to give ‘thanks’ for work done since July 5 explosion

First responders and others were recognized for their work during and after the emergency situation

A room filled with people sitting and standing while listening to President Marc Johnson, who is at the podium

9/5/2019

Campus Events

Sep 23

Potty Pros Workshop at Marvin Picollo School

Sep 23

4-H Power Paws at Humboldt Co Coop Ext Office

Sep 23

McNair Scholars Program Information Sessions at PSAC

Sep 23

Homecoming: Pack your (Blood) Bags at MIKC Rotunda

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Ask the Professor

Science & Health

How can I help someone considering suicide?

Learn how you can help – or get help – from the Rev. Suzanne Watson, M.D., a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and an ordained Episcopal priest.

Science & Health

Do I need a primary care provider?

Alexandra Watson, ’17 M.D., University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine family medicine chief resident, discusses the ins and outs of primary care providers.

Student Success

My children of color are in a predominantly white school. How can I be an effective advocate for them?

The College of Education Dean, Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks talks about opportunities of engagement between parents and teachers.

Nevada Impact

Who needs to be knowledgeable about wildfires? Everyone!

Dr. Sam Dugan from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine drops some knowledge about wildfires – especially smoke, survival and situational awareness