Faces of the Pack: Jahahi Mazariego Contreras
Contreras discusses her passion for helping Latinx students on campus and her own experiences as a child of immigrant parents and a first-generation college student
Grads of the Pack: Alia Minoletti
'My goal is to inspire students to value their health and live life to the fullest'
The power of empathy in medicine: Adam Crabtree’s journey from combat medic to medical student
How a first-year M.D. student and Tillman Scholar found his purpose in medicine
Grads of the Pack: Nicole Steilman
Celebrating 25 years of teaching and giving back to the University
Faces of the Pack: Lyzandro Villa-Espino
Villa-Espino shares his drive to serve Latinx students and how he’s succeeding with the help of the First-Generation Student Center
History student earns national prize for undergraduate research
Natalia Facio recognized with top award from New York Labor History Association
Faces of the Pack: Salem Neufeld
Honors College student Neufeld discusses his passion for inspiring future leaders
Faces of the Pack: Jesus Godinez Garcia
Path to Independence (P2I) student performs at Tu Bienvenida
Paving the Way: A student's role in the Mathewson Gateway Project
Jack Nowling plays a role in creation of new home for College of Business
Meet a UNR Med Scientist – Caroline Cobine, Ph.D.
Physiology and Cell Biology researcher explores how acid reflux is prevented
Summer in South Korea
Engineering student experiences the dalgona challenge, getting lost in Seoul and other adventures on an international exchange
Picture of health: improving Latino representation in health care
From literacy to language barriers, Jose Cucalon Calderon, M.D, aims to bridge gaps in health care access, education and representation for Northern Nevada’s Latino population
Carolyn S. F. Silva selected for American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education Fellowship
National fellowship supports Latina/o/x faculty
Faces of the Pack: Vikki Anderson honored for her dedication to early childhood education
Vikki Anderson received the City of Reno Community Champion Award
Empowering future physicians: UNR Med student explores science communication in inaugural summer internship
The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science inspires Douglas Collins to conduct TikTok interview series
Faces of the Pack: Jennifer Pearson
Tobacco control researcher and Associate Professor Pearson discusses her research, the moment that ignited her passion and her ongoing work to influence tobacco policies and regulations at the state and federal level
Faces of the Pack: Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Brent Kirkland
Journalism alumnus Brent Kirkland was awarded an Emmy for his original short documentary following South Carolina football star Darius Rush
Rural Roots to Family Practice: Henry Bingham’s path to becoming a Physician Assistant
How a desire to serve his rural community led Henry (Hank) Bingham to UNR Med
Former student-athlete becomes Physician Assistant
Reno local Alysse McMillen is eager to give back to her community as a PA after graduating from UNR Med this July
From Emergency Room Technician to Physician Assistant
Inspired by the PAs he worked with, Rene Torres found his calling for emergency medicine at UNR Med
Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship
Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research
Meet a UNR Med Scientist – Heather Burkin, Ph.D.
Heather Burkin is advancing maternal health through innovative research and multidisciplinary collaboration
Faces of the Pack: Daniel Adler, doctoral student in the College of Liberal Arts
Exploring time, history and futurity through narrative complexity
Faces of the Pack: Meet artist and advocate Connor Fogal
Painting with a brush attached to an adaptive headset, University faculty member creates a 35-foot-wide mural for the campus community
Grads Of The Pack: Emily Thao-Singh
Thao-Singh graduated from the School of Public Health and gave a speech at the Asian Pacific Islander Affinity Graduation Ceremony
Helping others find their voice: one speech pathologist finds her calling
Valeria Savage graduates with her master's degree this year, and will continue on with a clinical fellowship in Speech Pathology
New Director of Latinx/Hispanic Community Relations Osvaldo Jimenez-Estupinan
How he plans to increase Latinx/Hispanic engagement at the University
Using curiosity to make a difference: how one Ph.D. candidate found her ‘why’
Hailey Hermann studies a very rare congenital muscular dystrophy
Grads of the Pack: Ashley Kate Nazaire
'I had a calling to work with children and families, and I knew HDFS was for me'
Grads of the Pack: Lissette Hernández
A first-gen student working to make her dreams of making an impact in the community a reality. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance” – Oscar Wilde
Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez
Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT
Foundation Outstanding Letter of Appointment Instructional Faculty Award and Exceptional Letter of Appointment Instructional Faculty College/School Awards for spring 2024
One individual named Outstanding LOA and four others were named Exceptional LOAs this semester
Graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology reflects on her time at UNR Med
Madeleine M. Daugherty shares how a community of support shaped her graduate experience
Grads of the Pack: Trinity Alvarez
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" Eleanor Roosevelt
Journalism alumna shares how she turned her passion for sports into a career
When an injury took Gianna Hearn (‘13) off the field, she set her sights on sports journalism
Grads of the Pack: Debi and Kaylie Smith
The mother-daughter duo is set to graduate with master’s degrees from the School of Social Work this month
Grads of the Pack: Sabrina Ma
“I am passionate about inspiring others and finding a path to help make a difference”
Grads of the Pack: Jada DeLeon
“I strongly believe that every child has the fundamental right to thrive in inclusive environments”
Put the person first: M.D. student encourages others to pursue a career that aligns with their values
Spencer Joseph Horsley Trivitt, class of 2024, shares the importance of following one’s internal compass
Faces of the Pack: Michael Esquejo
Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral student selected for emerging scholar program
Faces of the Pack: Jorge Esparza
Honors College student traveled to Sri Lanka last summer to research human-elephant conflicts
A passion for learning: Ph.D. candidate reflects on the importance of growing from mistakes
Lauren Parker studies cellular molecular pharmacology and physiology
Faces of the Pack: Arnie Glassberg and Hinako Akeyama
Members of the Honors College Career and Community Mentorship Program
Wilderness medicine program director leads a life of adventure
Wilderness and sports medicine specialist Arthur "Tony" Islas, M.D., wields his expertise on and off the path
Faces of the Pack: Micah Woodruff
A Q&A with the recipient of the Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship
Dedicated to making an impact one syllable at a time
Madelyn Montgomery shares how she found her purpose in Speech-Language Pathology
Faces of the Pack: Viktor Cruz-Calderon
A journey filled with happy mistakes and new adventures, Gilman Scholarship recipient Viktor Cruz-Calderon takes on Spain
Faces of the Pack: Jose Vasquez
Student by day, tutor by night, mechanical engineering major Jose Vasquez accepts Teach for America Fellowship second semester into college
Finding her ‘why’ – one medical student’s journey
Taree Chadwick, M.D. Class of 2024, shares why she decided to switch career paths and become a doctor
Grads of the Pack: Tommy Kaps
Engineering’s CREATE program sets student up for success in wastewater research
A look at careers of substance and impact
In honor of Women’s History Month, faculty speak about their time at the University of Nevada, Reno
Faces of the Pack: Jasmine Stanley
From University graduate to assistant dean at the College of Business: A journey of resilience, leadership and inspiring success for future generations
Heart of the Pack: Victoria Davis
Heart of the Pack is a series that highlights University of Nevada Student-Athletes and tells their stories.Episode one highlights Victoria Davis, a senior on the Women's Basketball team who shares her story about playing basketball in memory of her grandmother.
Journalism Alumna shares her path to becoming a TV news reporter
Conner Board (’16) shares experiences at the Reynolds School of Journalism that set her up for success after graduation
Faces of the Pack: Kaashifah
International doctoral student's journey in pursuing her education abroad - “Women should not cut off their wings because of societal norms"
Grads of the Pack: Alexandra Pierce
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe Business Marketing student Alexandra Pierce wins first place in the semi-annual Preger-Tahoe Prize Creative Idea Challenge
Faces of the Pack: Pablo Agostini
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe student combines volunteer work for Clean Up the Lake with studies in graphic design and sustainability
Faces of the Pack: Animating campus life
Julius Santo Pietro's creative journey with Nevada Dining and Animation Club
Grads of the Pack: Victoria Matthews
"I am a proud advocate and professional mentor in the fields of adolescence and disability."
Grads of the Pack: Jess Robertson
First-generation student overcomes obstacles in pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in HDFS, "I worked so hard I wouldn't let myself give up."
Dr. Hamza: Bringing healthcare management best practices from the University to Ghana
“The University and NNIC work closely with the broader community to help connect me to people, systems, and insights and I realized early on that this is the kind of foundation that will help more individuals back home when I return.”
Grads of the Pack: Sam Stynen, NevadaTeach Biology
“I love science, and what better way to share that love with others than through teaching.”
Fall 2023 University of Nevada, Reno Senior Scholars announced
The University and the Nevada Alumni Association honor graduates from each college with top grade-point averages
Grads of the Pack: Andrew Teeple, future English teacher
“I want to become a teacher because I have always felt that helping other people become the best versions of themselves is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world.”
Faces of the Pack: Alumna Paola Perez
Accomplished educator and administrator continues to serve the community
Faces of the Pack: Carson Allen
Native business owner and full-time graduate student works to promote his brand and uplift Native voices in academia