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A student holds up a small, red paper lantern during Lunar New Year.

University celebrates Asian Pacific Islander heritage with events in April and May

All are welcome to celebrate with programming featuring conversation, food, dancing and more

A man presenting a powerpoint presentation on stage. The slide reads "The plastic with an undo button" and shows graphics related to recycling.

2026 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced

Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 9

Manzanita lake with a fountain going off in the middle around dusk on campus.

Meet Nevada’s nominees for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship

The University of Nevada, Reno nominates five exceptional undergraduates for the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship