About Nevada Today

Nevada Today is the University’s official news source, bringing to life the stories, voices and perspectives of The Wolf Pack Family. From highlighting cutting-edge R1 research insights, to campus life and event happenings, to sharing subject matter expertise from some of the top minds in the country, Nevada Today distributes news that improves lives and sparks discussion for Nevada, the nation and the world.

University Communications manages Nevada Today and shares news articles, blogs written by students, faculty, staff and alumni via NSights and distributes a weekly email newsletter, Nevada Weekly, keeping everyone well-informed of how the University is fulfilling its vision as a land grant institution to “educate and graduate the best-prepared, confident leaders for the state, national, and global community; to be a nexus for research and creativity that focuses on vital issues of our time; and to serve as a catalyst for the betterment of our society.”

Editor's picks

Markus Kemmelmeier.

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

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

Kari Emm.

Faces of the Pack: Kari Emm

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

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'