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- Actor Jeremy Renner Met Brian Sandoval to Create New Film Opportunities for Students
Actor Jeremy Renner wants to bring the film industry to northern Nevada and he's exploring locations to build a studio. Today he met with the University of Nevada, Reno president Brian Sandoval to create new opportunities for students. The actor is working with the Reynolds School of Journalism to foster new academic programs on UNR-owned properties. – Reno Gazette Journal - Nearly 3,000 Students to Cross Stage at UNR’s Commencement
Nearly 3,000 students will cross the stage in 5 ceremonies on campus this weekend. A spokesperson for the university says this year’s oldest graduate is 74 and the youngest is 18. The most popular undergraduate majors are community health sciences, psychology, marketing, and management. The university will also confer its 125,000th degree during these commencement ceremonies. - KOLO Ch. 8 - UNR Center for Aging is Partnering with Bernard Osher Foundation to Offer Adults Over 50 Opportunities to Keep Learning
The University of Nevada, Reno’s Center for Aging is connecting with the Bernard Osher Foundation to provide opportunities for those who want to keep learning. Through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute or OLLI adults over the age of 50 have the opportunity to get back in the classroom. The program gives you the chance to explore new interests, share ideas, and make friends. There's a variety of memberships available all under $100 where you can choose from more than 150 different learning experiences. They offer diverse topics like art, history, and literature. - KRNV Ch. 4 - UNR Introduces “Semester at Lake Tahoe” Program
The program is expected to roll out this fall and according to the university, it aims to create a study abroad type experience.“Semester at Lake Tahoe” is open to sophomores and juniors in the Colleges of Science, Liberal Arts, and Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, and the Schools of Public Health and Journalism. The emphasis will be on creating an intimate learning environment that will feature small class sizes, as well as field and practical experiences in areas such as the environment, sustainability, and the arts.
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