University of Nevada, Reno celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with campus and community events

The programming creates space for conversations about belonging, representation, education and ensuring students and communities have opportunities to thrive

Folklorico dancers in colorful dresses posing on the field at Mackay Stadium with Alphie the mascot.
Sept. 9, 2026

Experiences of the pack: Vania Carter-Strauss, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

How my mother's mole recipe saved my doctoral project

Vania Carter-Strauss presenting her doctorate project.
Sept. 9, 2026

Bridging the gap through bilingual care

Inspired to serve Nevadans facing language barriers, Brayan Chagolla pursued a career as a physician assistant

Physician assistant studies student, Brayan Alberto Chagolla Felipe, wearing a stethoscope
July 28, 2026

Faces of the Pack: Lucero Ramirez Moreno

How PREP has shaped this student's academic trajectory

Lucero Ramirez Moreno.
July 15, 2026

Rachel Salas, Ph.D., awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholarship to research FIRST LEGO League robotics in South Africa

Salas will spend seven months expanding upon her work of advancing student literacy and agency through STEM and robotics

Rachel Salas, Ph.D. sits and poses with three Lego robots.
June 24, 2026

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Faces of the pack: Lexali Bravo

Reno local gives back to the community that shaped her path towards speech-language pathology

Lexali Bravo with Marki Guiberson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, chair of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, at a reward reception where Bravo was a recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award.
June 17, 2026

Faces of the Pack: Zoee Castro

First-generation future physician emphasizes the importance of mental health and perseverance

Zoee Castro wearing scrubs and a stethoscope in an emergency clinical room. 
May 11, 2026

Faces of the Pack: Fatima Gonzalez Lopez and Jaqueline Barba Gomez

Pre-nursing students develop skills and confidence through Simulation Microcredential

Fatima and Jaqueline standing in front of an Orvis School of Nursing sign
May 11, 2026

Grads of the Pack: Niya White finds purpose in supporting children and families

'Every phone call with my grandma ends with her saying, 'querer es poder.’ Those words got me through this journey'

graduate poses near mountains
May 11, 2026

Faces of the Pack: Anayeli Mendoza

First-generation business student Anayeli Mendoza is preparing for a future in law through her experiences at the University of Nevada, Reno

Anayeli Mendoza.
April 29, 2026

Noticiero Móvil to host book reading with author and philanthropist Alexis Meruelo

Student reporters from the bilingual media outlet will lead a conversation with Meruelo about entrepreneurship and self-empowerment on April 28

Alexis Meruelo holding her book, entitled "Getting You Ready for Power."
April 21, 2026

Jessica Gonzalez and Angela Wang – John and Rochelle Gray Scholarship recipients

The first-generation students receive the John and Rochelle Gray Scholarship, highlighting their resilience on the path to becoming medical professionals

Two students on either side of John and Rochelle Gray.
April 20, 2026

Ask a NASA engineer: How does NASA protect astronauts from fires in space?

Mechanical engineering graduate Manuel Retana explains how he’s helping keep astronauts safe on Artemis II

Retana, smiling in his NASA uniform, during an Artemis launch event.
April 8, 2026

Partnership brings free community health care to families

Orvis School of Nursing delivers bilingual care through a community clinic supporting families affected by crime

Vania Carter-Strauss and Marlyn Arce-Gomez at the community clinic inside the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
April 1, 2026

From archaeology to storytelling

Graduate student Lupe Alvarez connects culture, research and journalism

Lupe Alvarez on an archeology excursion holding up a material she found.
March 18, 2026

Experiences of the pack: Vania Carter-Strauss, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

From the clinic to the capital: The unexpected joys of advocacy

Vania Carter-Strauss at the Old Senate Chamber.
March 9, 2026

Beyond Borders event promotes Hispanic culture and health at the Orvis School of Nursing

More than 60 students and faculty gather to address the health needs of Spanish-speaking patients

A group of individuals pose together at the event.
Dec. 9, 2025

Noticiero Móvil celebrates 10 years of bilingual storytelling

Students, faculty, alumni and community members reflected on the bilingual news outlet’s decade of history and success

Claudia Cruz presenting an overview on the history and impact of Noticiero Móvil.
Nov. 10, 2025

University to host Siglo XXI 2025 National Conference, Oct. 16–17

The conference explores Latino/a experiences, identities and contributions across the U.S.

Headshot of Gilberto Cárdenas.
Oct. 8, 2025

Home, heritage, hope

Watch and discover the meaning behind Raíces Brillantes [Brilliant Roots] – the new mural for the Latino Research Center

A panel of the mural depicting a blue slug bug Volkswagen car, two men looking into the distance, an eagle, mountains, a factory, and an astronaut carrying a bread basket.
Oct. 2, 2025

Encouraging the next generation of lawyers at the University of Nevada, Reno

President of the Latino Pre-Law Association, Melina Duarte, shares her 'why' behind leading and studying criminal justice

Melina Duarte's headshot.
Sept. 24, 2025

Faces of the Pack: Fabian Gomez

'I want to inspire people with disabilities to pursue their dreams'

Fabian Gomez standing in front of the College of Education & Human Development
Sept. 22, 2025

Food is more than just a meal: One researcher’s journey from the Andes to Nevada

My global travels have taught me that honoring food traditions helps us stay connected to our heritage

A man sits on a tree log in front of a round blue door that leads into a house with a culturally styled exterior.
Sept. 15, 2025

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the University of Nevada, Reno

Event highlights celebrating histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities

Dancers performing in front of the student union while wearing traditional baile folklórico outfits.
Sept. 9, 2025

Illuminating Raíces Brillantes [Brilliant Roots] at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Latino Research Center

A new mural celebrates heritage, hope and a sense of home

Three walls in Cain Hall depicting various scenes including an elderly woman with butterflies and a rose with green light emanating from it, a woman with a graduation cap being adjusted by an older ranch man, a wolf, the American flag, desert cacti, an eagle, a classic Volkswagon bug, an astronaut with stars, and a church.
Aug. 15, 2025

From patient to provider

William Lara’s path to becoming a physician assistant inspired by overcoming language, distance and access barriers in rural Nevada

William Lara holding up a sign that reads, "My White Coat represents overcoming adversity and stereotypes."
Aug. 6, 2025

Carrying voices: Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez's journey into medicine

How one first-generation medical student is turning her story into a source of strength, empathy and advocacy

Portrait of Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez.
June 30, 2025

Grads of the Pack: Francisco Lopez Cabrera

‘I’m committed to helping students grow and to creating school communities where they can thrive’

Samuel Rosales Rivas (center) shaking hands with Francisco Lopez Cabrera (left) and Marbel Alberto (right).
May 8, 2025

Commemorating 20 years of impact and growth at the Latino Research Center

Making change through amplifying research, supporting student achievement and strengthening advocacy and outreach

A group of five staff members from the Latino Research Center pose in front of the Center's banner, holding up the Wolf Pack hand sign while wearing the same Wolf Pack long sleeved shirts.
Feb. 25, 2025

Creating a space for dialogue, thought and community belonging regarding Latino-focused topics

Have you listened to the Latino Research Center’s podcast, Latino Insights?

Michael Aguirre headshot outdoors.
Nov. 22, 2024