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Mining student working on VOD

Mackay School of Mines dedicates mine ventilation lab to Newmont Mining

Recent donations from Newmont advances mining education at the University of Nevada, Reno

April 20, 2018
Concrete canoe racing

Concrete canoe team races to prepare for MidPac Conference

The University of Nevada, Reno looks for success in the concrete canoe, steel bridge and water treatment events

April 20, 2018
bus driving away on dirt road

Senior research project focuses on illegal immigration

English major discusses immigration concerns and emotional effects on college students

April 20, 2018
University Libraries Money Smart Week begins April 23

Financial literacy education top priority for University Libraries Money Smart Week

From personal investing, to setting budgets, saving money, negotiating a salary and more University students are encouraged to get smart about their money

April 19, 2018
University students and faculty posing on a lawn in Italy with the Leaning Tower of Piza and other classic architecture in background

Five University professors set to teach abroad in 2018-19

More than 100 faculty over the years have taught overseas for USAC

April 19, 2018
Chris Barile

Early-career faculty members breakdown silos, collaborate with campus colleagues

Presentations represented a variety of disciplines, including insecticide research, cattle modeling and smart-window technology

April 18, 2018
Two volunteers planting trees

University values Earth and Arbor Day

Campus will hold celebrations to recognize Earth Day and commemorate its recertification as a Tree Campus USA member

April 18, 2018
Runners starting a race

Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month kicks off May 1

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension urges Nevadans to prepare for wildfire year-round

April 18, 2018
Science & technology
Seungil Ro uses a high-end microscope in his lab.

$2 million awarded for path to new diabetes treatment

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine researcher finds molecular link between Type 2 diabetes and obesity that may lead to new targeted drug treatments

April 17, 2018
Two women hug.

Reynolds School professors give advice on the many stages of the post-graduation job search

It's so much more than a job application.

April 17, 2018
Kate Groesbeck in Washington, D.C. in front of an American flag

University’s newest Truman Scholar named, surprised

Kate Groesbeck is one of the country's 59 and University's first Truman since 2014; Udall, Goldwater and Boren award recipients also notified

April 17, 2018
Madeline Purdue (left) and Andrea Heerdt (right) pose for a photo in the Reynolds School of Journalism's atrium.

Reynolds School seniors host Creating HerStory: A women in journalism summit

The inaugural event focuses on empowering young women in media

April 16, 2018