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Impact & Student Success

Winter Commencement 2024: Making sesquicentennial history for a final time

More than 1,700 degrees awarded in Lawlor Events Center on Dec. 7

Students graduating on the floor of Lawlor Events Center wearing their caps and gown during the ceremony.
12/11/2024

Mason Moschetti is the University’s Herz Gold Medal winner

The College of Business grad has earned the highest grade point average with the most letter-graded credits

Mason Moschetti on the university quad.
12/9/2024
Impact & Student Success

Guy Clifton: A Nevada life, a Nevada journalism career in full

The former Sagebrush editor leaves a legacy of historical writing and friendships across all of Nevada

Mike and Guy smile together outside while wearing cowboy hats.
11/26/2024
Impact & Student Success

University confers more than 3,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

The class of 2024 was recognized over three days on the historic University’s Quad

President Sandoval stands at the podium in graduation regalia while giving his speech during the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies. The sesquicentennial logo appears behind him on a PowerPoint along with "Spring 2024 Commencement."
5/20/2024
Impact & Student Success

Distinguished Nevadans honored by the University

Four individuals recognized with the most prestigious award by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents

Margaret Cavin stands on the spring commencement stage alongside Brian Sandoval and Regent Del Carlo.
5/20/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Outstanding faculty, students and staff honored at ‘Honor the Best’

The University celebrated the accomplishments, achievements and careers of faculty, staff and students during the annual “Honor the Best” ceremony on May 14 in the Ballrooms of the Joe Crowley Student Union

An awardee shakes hands with President Sandoval onstage during Honor the Best.
5/16/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Otis Burrell a high jump giant

The amazing competitive life of a Wolf Pack great

A black and white photo of Otis Burrell wearing a Nevada Track and Field uniform as he jumps over a high bar outside.
2/6/2024
Impact & Student Success

Celebrating the joy of graduation, and remembering UNLV

More than 1,800 degrees conferred during winter commencement ceremonies

Four students smile at the camera in master's degree regalia on the floor of Lawlor during winter commencement. The one closest to the camera makes the Wolf Pack hand sign.
12/12/2023
Media & Society

A ‘memory of those boys who lost their lives so that we could continue to live in happiness’

The University’s John S. O’Dowda was one of the last soldiers to die during World War I

Black and white photo from 1917 of a large group of cadets in uniform marching in formation on Mackay Athletic Field.
11/9/2023
Impact & Student Success

State of the University 2023: Looking to a ’bright’ future

President Brian Sandoval’s address marks nearly 150 years of history while detailing what lies ahead

President Sandoval smiling on stage during the State of the University address.
10/18/2023
Campus Life & Athletics

A story of finding your purpose and your person

Wolf Pack great Joel Bitonio and his wife, Courtney, continue to find ways to give back to the University where they first met

Joel Bitonio poses next to his children and wife, Courtney, and his mother while in the Cleveland Browns room accepting the Man of the Year award.
4/21/2023
Impact & Student Success

Whalen, longtime director and AVP for facilities, passes away

In a career that spanned four decades, Brian Whalen helped build today’s University

A sepia toned photo of a young Brian Whalen imposed upon a black and white photo of the University of Nevada, Reno's main campus.
4/3/2023

Michael Coray: ‘Bringing voices to the table that otherwise might not have been heard’

University’s first black professor of history was a groundbreaking figure

Close up candid of Suzi and Michael Coray in black and white. The couple is looking in the distance and smiling.
2/28/2023
Campus Life & Athletics

Winter Commencement 2022: ‘Today we are excited about the prospect of living in a world where you lead the way’

The University held two 30th Winter Commencement Ceremonies.

Graduates from the winter 2022 commencement ceremony look at the main stage at Lawlor as the ceremony begins.
12/12/2022
Campus Life & Athletics

State of the University: ‘We are a University that is rising’

During his second “State of the University” address, President Brian Sandoval talked about the challenges, and the opportunities, facing the University in the coming year

UNR President Brian Sandoval stands at the podium giving the 2022 State of the University address with a slide titled Wolf Pack Rising behind him.
9/30/2022
Impact & Student Success

Hallowed ground: Spring Commencement returns to the Quad

More than 3,000 degrees were conferred over three days on the University's historic Quadrangle, where ceremonies were held for the first time since 2019

The Quad packed full of graduates looking at the stage. A mortar board in the foreground reads, "I just kept swimming."
5/16/2022
Campus Life & Athletics

Celebrating the achievements of Colin Kaepernick

Colin’s achievements in the service of a better society are at the heart of the Wolf Pack Way

Colin Kaepernick at the Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame dinner
2/17/2022
Campus Life & Athletics

From Dean to Coach and now the Wolf Pack’s ‘Dean-Coach’

College of Education and Human Development Dean Don Easton-Brooks joins the Wolf Pack on the football field

Dean Coach Don Easton-Brooks with football players in Mackay Stadium looking into the distance
12/23/2021

Every class 'should be the best class I’ve ever had'

The University’s Distinguished Faculty award tops Scott Mensing’s decorated career

Scott Mensing
5/12/2021
Campus Life & Athletics

Top stories of 2020: COVID-19 influenced University life in every way possible

The top 25 most-viewed Nevada Today stories reflect campus' need to know more about COVID-19

President Sandoval walks the University Quad with senior staff members
12/29/2020
Impact & student success

Bob Cashell: An historic difference-maker for the University

The former Reno mayor's influence on campus stretched for more than four decades

President Joe Crowley with Bob Cashell in President's Office of Clark Administration
2/12/2020

Engagement of the highest order: University named ‘Carnegie Engaged’

The University receives 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, is named official partner in Nevada's prosperity

Makers using the fabrication lab at the Innevation Center in
1/31/2020
Campus life & athletics

Pack turns Nevada's basketball map blue with win over Rebels

Wolf Pack's 86-72 win is fifth straight over in-state rivals

Jalen Harris dribbling the ball with a UNLV player on defense
1/23/2020

Presidential searches then and now: history as preamble … and portent?

With President Marc Johnson stepping down in June, it's a great time to look back at how presidential transitions have happened in the past.

Third president of the university, University President Joseph Edward Stubbs (president from 1894-1914) stands on Mackay Field with two other men in military uniforms.
12/12/2019
Campus life & athletics

Winter Commencement: 'Not how you start, but how you finish'

1,868 degrees conferred during 2019 Winter Commencement ceremonies

Graduates smiling at the 2019 Winter Commencement –
12/10/2019
Campus life & athletics

Renwick named Assistant Vice President and Chief of Police

Longtime campus police figure appointed following national search

" “Throughout his time at the University, Todd has done an outstanding job in understanding the unique role that law enforcement has on a college campus."

11/26/2019
Campus life & athletics

Homecoming 2019: A time to reflect, and remember

Featuring Wolf Pack football and soccer games and a host of other events, this year's homecoming is one for the ages

Homecoming, Wolf Pack football fans, Mackay Stadium, 2008
9/26/2019
Campus life & athletics

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
Impact & student success

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
Campus life & athletics

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 life & athletics

Gov. Sisolak tours Argenta Hall

Nevada governor shown main areas of damage during tour

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak in Argenta Hall
7/11/2019
Campus life & athletics

Coping with the psychological aftermath of the Argenta explosion

Experts say be there for colleagues and students; understand everyone will process Friday's explosion in different ways

Campus scenic photo
7/11/2019
Campus life & athletics

Argenta Hall press conference updates campus on latest developments

State Fire Marshal says explosion was caused by “isolated incident” in boiler room

Members of the media interviewing University officials
7/9/2019
Campus life & athletics

A father, a son and why Pack Basketball is No. 6 in the country

40 years ago, Eric Musselman's father coached the Reno Bighorns; today, the Wolf Pack is playing in a way that would make Eric's father proud

Coach Eric Musselman high fives fans
12/6/2018

USAC to hold open house for new annex on Aug. 31

Faculty, students and staff invited to tour new facility across the street from Virginia Street Gym

New USAC annex
8/29/2017

Pride Parade: 'We mobilize, we build alliances, we educate'

Saturday's Pride Parade in downtown Reno to feature strong University contingent

Pride parade marchers
7/20/2017

Gov. Sandoval signs, seals and now University to deliver a new Engineering Building

A day of firsts –Nevada governor the first governor to arrive in an autonomous vehicle to the University’s first bill signing

Governor Sandoval Signs three legislative bills on University of Nevada, Reno campus
6/16/2017

Four Commencement ceremonies and three big days = Never-ending celebration

More than 2,800 degrees conferred over three days of ceremonies

2017 Spring Commencement, Graduates seated on the Quad
5/22/2017

Groundbreaking researcher, University supporter Hitchcock to receive Honorary Doctorate

Mick Hitchcock has not only done groundbreaking HIV treatment research, he's furthered University student success and research efforts

Mick Hitchcock
5/17/2017

Barbara King, longtime director of academic support services, passes away

King played prominent role in student success initiatives, including New Student Opening Ceremony creation

Barbara King and her dog outside of Frandsen Humanities Building
3/28/2017
Campus life & athletics

Even with NCAA loss, Wolf Pack has season we'll always remember

Twenty-eight wins helped connect 2016-2017 team in special way with community

Coach Eric Musselman celebrates
3/20/2017

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