Orvis Nursing students graduate despite turmoil and personal tragedy
While the community was on lockdown, Orvis School of Nursing students graduating May 2021 assisted on the front lines and overcame great personal tragedies in order to graduate.
Faces of the Pack: Family of educators continues down generations with Chris Crowther’s graduation
A son of a professor and a teacher follows his parents’ path by pursuing a passion for education
Social work graduate walks in commencement in honor of late son
Aida Guerrero, graduating with her BSW, dedicates her graduation to her young son who tragically passed away in August 2020.
Faces of the Pack: Life as a Ph.D. student during the pandemic
Three Ph.D. students in economics share why they chose the University, a high-level overview of their areas of research, and their hopes for the future
Faces of the Pack: Business student recognized as DSP Collegian of the Year
Mya Thomsen receives highest honor bestowed upon Delta Sigma Pi members
Faces of the Pack: GSA President Will Carrasco gives to Children with Hair Loss
The president of the University Graduate Student Association talks about growing out and donating his hair to charity
Faces of the Pack: First-Generation Future Educator on the Path to a Double Major
Inspired to come to the University by a Nevada Bound tour, Medina works on two majors after becoming a tour guide himself
Faces of the Pack: Social Work Student Recognized as Volunteer of the Year
Austin Pollard talks about volunteering throughout the community while pursuing his Bachelor's in Social Work. He was recently recognized as the Student Volunteer of the Year.
Faces of the Pack: Graduate student overcomes challenges of immigrating to excel in Pavement Science and Engineering program
Ph.D. candidate Nicole Elias left her home in Lebanon in pursuit of her dreams.
Faces of the Pack: Passion for the environment becomes focus of undergraduate research interest
As a McNair Scholar and with the support of Nevada Undergraduate Research Award, ‘non-traditional’ student Nikki Nadeau pursues her interest through research
Faces of the Pack: Maile Callorina works to form the same connections that inspired her
Undergraduate student talks about her motivations to teach one day
Faces of the Pack: Engineering student is making a difference in autonomous systems research
Tung Dang, doctoral candidate, has been active in the College of Engineering’s Autonomous Robots Lab
Faces of the Pack: ASUN senator works hard to give back to community through outreach programs and activism
Third-year student Steffany Yang represents the College of Engineering and is the chair for the Committee on Academics and Student Affairs
Katie Grinsell named Reynolds School Spring 2020 Senior Scholar
Journalism student follows passion for visual communication
Faces of the Pack: Engineering major finds her interests through research opportunities and leadership roles
Michelle Falcon Mujica is active in the electrical engineering and renewable energy programs
Nine graduates head off to continue their higher educational pursuits
McNair Scholars Program students receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and Henry Albert Public Service Award
School of the Arts’ #ArtAt6Feet series: ‘We can get through it’
Theater and dance student Abby Rosen navigates University’s transition to virtual learning
School of the Arts’ #ArtAt6Feet series: Supporting visual arts remotely
BFA candidate Mariah Vargas shares her experience – and new creations – during social distancing
School of the Arts’ #ArtAt6Feet series: Dance in a digital form
Dance student Laura Ryerson grows as a student and choreographer through video instruction
School of the Arts’ #ArtAt6Feet series: ‘We’re all in this together’
Music student Kara Bainter finds opportunities for connection and collaboration in online learning
University Honors student Jayde Powell creates Shopping Angels to deliver groceries to COVID-19 at-risk populations
Volunteers pick up groceries and other shopping essentials and deliver them right to the doorstep of those who can’t leave their homes
Engineering undergraduate and her mentor participate in research focused on human-robot interaction
Eloisa Burton in the computer science and engineering department helped develop new autonomous robot capabilities with Ph.D. candidate Janelle Blankenburg
A match made in medical school
UNR Med Student Outreach Clinic involvement sparks medical student romance, leads to marriage
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
First-generation Ph.D. student Christina T. Igono wins award at international soil science conference
"It is imperative professionals in my field develop sustainable agricultural practices, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce natural disasters or we might not survive."
First-generation student with a passion for educating in Title 1 schools
Jen Segura’s passion for education has captivated the attention of her instructors and the minds of her students
Faces of the Pack: Passion for mechanical engineering helps graduate student succeed
Rebecca Histed, graduate student, won a prestigious National Science Foundation award and makes a difference in the mechanical engineering department
Faces of the Pack: Undergraduate student wins Goldwater Scholarship for work on plant reproduction
Edward Cruz hopes to improve agricultural production as an academic researcher
Faces of the Pack: Undergraduate student wins Goldwater Scholarship for work on dark matter detection
Guglielmo Panelli continues research with hopes of furthering his knowledge in grad school
Graduate of the Pack: Ana Nunez Zepeda, nutrition instructor
"It’s important that there are people doing what I do because we can help our community by teaching them how to have a healthy lifestyle."
Faces of the Pack: Junior in the College of Engineering awarded prestigious summer fellowship at Stanford University
Valeria Nava, McNair scholar, has also published a research paper in her field of study
Faces of the Pack: Fellowships lead to travel opportunities for one engineering doctoral student
Materials engineering and science program helps Cayla Harvey travel and conduct groundbreaking research
Faces of the Pack: Undergrad research pays off for engineering student
Mercedes Anderson has been dedicated to the field of computer science and engineering since first stepping foot on campus
Faces of the Pack: Five years, two degrees and one certificate for engineering standout
Accelerated program and unique certificate provide hands-on research skills for engineering grad
Engineering graduate hopes to alleviate traffic woes in Nevada
Jianqing Wu recently graduated with a Ph.D. in civil engineering
Member of the Pack: One of the first women to graduate in new dance major offered through the School of the Arts
Noelle Ruggieri grows as a dancer and choreographer after summer internship
Doctoral student Liberatus J. Rwebugisa is ready to spark change
“The education I’m obtaining is not about me; it’s about others.”
Member of the Pack: University success and NASA aspirations
As one of only 20 students to be invited to the MIT CONVERGE visitation program, Manuel Retana sets his sights on graduate school and NASA research.
Part of the Pack: giving back with public service
University student on her White House internship and more
From the minds of the University to the Markets of Sri Lanka
Three University students begin a startup spice business in Sri Lanka to create positive change
Member of the Pack: growing within the University community
University student finds herself through campus involvement.
Grabbing ahold of greatness: University senior reflects on academic career
Samantha Kutner delves into her story of achieving greatness during her academic career at the University of Nevada, Reno
Danielle Miles offers helping hand in times of crisis
“Helping vulnerable populations in any way we can is essential now more than ever”
