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Changes to Special Collections and University Archives hours

Beginning Jan. 27, the University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives Department will be available to researchers and users on Monday's by appointment only. Tuesday through Friday hours remain the same, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Users and researchers are welcome to drop-in anytime Tuesday through Friday.

January 30, 2020
Science & technology
Screenshot of a Social Explorer data map that captures the U.S. senatorial elections by party in 2019. The Democrats are marked by the blue dots, and Republicans are the red dots.

Library Database Trial: Social Explorer, an Online Demographic Research and Data Visualization Tool

Demographical database currently on trial through the University Libraries until December 31, 2020.

January 30, 2020
David R. Johnson

How active shooter incidents off campus lead to guns on campus

Data analysis finds several factors including recent mass shooter incidents impetus for bill introduction

January 30, 2020
Lung cancer on a chest x-ray

Tests indicate Lincoln County residents at greater risk of exposure to radon

"Lincoln County knew and experienced the dangers of radiation in the form of hazardous fallout from the Nevada Test Site, but an even bigger radiation hazard exists today."

January 30, 2020
Impact & student success
Children from the Boys and Girls Club walking down the street in a silent protest

Teaching the importance of MLK and Inclusion

University students along with other community volunteers went to the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows to give back to the community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

January 29, 2020
Research & Innovation
From left to right: Ahmad Itani, associate vice president for research; Manos Maragakis, dean of the College of Engineering; Janusz Karwot, president of Rybnik Water Company; Jan Bondaruk, deputy director of Central Mining Institute; and Krishna Pagilla, director of the Nevada Water Innovation Institute, chair and professor of environmental engineering.

Nevada Water Innovation Institute gains national recognition

Sustainable water management for economic growth and enriching the natural water environment

January 29, 2020
Chris Riche in a group photo.

Innevation Center Member Highlight - Chris Riche

Chris Riche named as Innevation Center Member of January 2020

January 29, 2020
Student holding up Argentina cardboard frame

Faces of the Pack: University alumna receives Fulbright Student Scholar Grant

Natalie Van Hoozer travels abroad to Argentina to pursue passion for connecting Spanish- and English-speaking communities

January 29, 2020
Photos on a table next to 4-H award ribbons

Washoe County seeks 4-H club leaders to help teach youth life skills, fine arts

Extension seeks 4-H club leaders for youth ages 5 to 19

January 28, 2020

" "While this event’s specific focus is on female entrepreneurship, it’s designed to be inclusive to anyone who would like to attend."

International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Creating Value out of Chaos

The top names in female entrepreneurship will present at this two-day College of Business event March 9-10, directly following International Women’s Day

January 28, 2020
Science & technology
Researcher Yftah Tal-Gan in a white lab coat and safety glasses standing near lab equipment

A promising breakthrough against a deadly foe: Streptococcus pneumoniae

Prestigious science journal publishes College of Science researchers’ milestone findings

January 28, 2020
Research & Innovation
4-H campers doing an experiment on seedlings with graduate student

Graduate students help 4-H youth discover the excitement of science

Students in Nevada Biosciences Association lead experiments to encourage 4-H youth to pursue STEM

January 27, 2020