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Ambitious, University-led effort explores transportation technologies in Truckee Meadows
The University of Nevada, Reno and a coalition of partners have embarked on an ambitious effort to explore solutions for safe, clean and efficient transportation and to establish a "Living Lab" in northern Nevada. The effort - known as Intelligent Mobility - launches at a community announcement event Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Drone companies prepare to train pilots, expand opportunities
Officials with locally based Empire Unmanned will start offering classes soon through two Idaho community colleges to build a pool of pilots for the growing commercial drone industry. Western businesses using drones to provide an array of services, including imaging for precision-agriculture, say they are poised for significant expansion this season, thanks in part to the recent easing of regulations governing their pilots... Kirk Ellern's company intends to work with the Bureau of Land Management and University of Nevada, Reno researchers this spring to prove the concept, before attempting broader pilot projects.

Autonomous technology to be tested in Reno buses
Cleaning up old nuclear waste sites around the country is a long, expensive and dangerous process - and autonomous robot research at the University of Nevada, Reno promises to help that process with a combination of advanced, intelligent, autonomous aerial and ground robots with a new level of perception, navigation and planning abilities.

TEDxUniversityofNevada: Globalizing Reno's big ideas worth spreading
Reno's biggest speaker event in 2017 will take place Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Grand Theatre of the Grand Sierra Resort. In its fifth year, TEDxUniversityofNevada is an all-day event that features "ideas worth spreading" - talks, musical performances and comedy. The eight local speakers this year are Adam Kramer, Vanessa Vancour, Ashley Clift-Jennings, Albert Lee, Ashley Greenwald Tragash, Julia Picetti, Ashley Evdokimo and Ming Li Wu.
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Vanessa and Kylie of the University's TEDx discuss the upcoming event ; tickets still available (video)
Station: KOLO (ABC); Time: 1/13/2017 11:24:55 AM

Petrified tree rings tell ancient tale of sun's behavior
The sun has been in the same routine for at least 290 million years, new research suggests... Whether the solar and tree ring cycles are connected isn't certain, says paleoclimatologist Adam Csank of the University of Nevada, Reno. Many studies suggest that it is not possible to clearly identify sunspot cycles in modern tree ring records, he notes. Other changes in Earth's climate system or periodic insect outbreaks might contribute to tree ring widths, he says.
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University's College of Business online MBA program (audio)
Station: News KNPR (Radio); Time: 1/14/2017 8:21:14 PM
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Davidson Academy launches online school for gifted students
The Davidson Academy, Reno's renowned public school for the gifted and talented, will begin a full-time, online school for students across the nation and in Nevada.

Anatomy of a flood: How a three-day flood receded in Reno-Sparks
For four days, 400 cattle stood in the thick brown mud on higher ground. They were wet, cold and tired from the two-mile saunter from flood-prone fields of the University of Nevada, Reno main farm station off east McCarran Boulevard in Reno.

National fraternity drops Nevada chapter after teen's death
A national fraternity has revoked the charter of its chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno, where campus officials probed suspected alcohol and marijuana use and topless dancers at an event where a college freshman fell down a stairway and died.
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Sigma Nu board has revoked University's Sigma Nu chapter (audio)
Station: 99.1 FM Talk; Time: 1/13/2017 6:31:46 PM
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures and events in the Reno area
The University of Nevada, Reno, Western Nevada College and Truckee Meadows Community College will be closed... Additionally at UNR, the Center for Student Engagement has invited students to participate in the third annual Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday. More than 70 students signed up to volunteer for activities like with Kiwanis Bikes, Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission, Truckee Meadows Park Foundation, Food Bank of Northern Nevada and The Discovery Museum. "Students who volunteer are not only sharing their time and efforts with those in their community, but they are becoming engaged citizens in their community," Amy Koeckes, associate director of the Center for Student Engagement, said in a statement released by UNR. "And that's a major goal of the center, to help students become responsible citizens."
More:University campus closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students participate in service project (video)
Station: KOLO (ABC); Time: 1/16/2017 11:03:47 AM
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Voice of Politics in Nevada Media Starts a News Website
Ben Birkinbine, assistant professor of media studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, said he thought the acquisition of The Review-Journal and the questions it raised presented an opportunity for independent journalism. "I do think that ownership matters," Mr. Birkinbine said. "And I think that when Adelson purchased The Review-Journal, a lot of people took note of that."

‘Superbug' resistant to all available antibiotics killed elderly northern Nevada woman
A Northern Nevada woman died last year from a bacterial infection resistant to all 26 antibiotics available in the U.S., highlighting the growing public health threat posed by so-called "superbugs."... The article authors, medical professionals from Washoe County, the University of Nevada, Reno, the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory and the CDC, indicated they believe she contracted the infection during a series of hospital treatments for a broken femur in India.

Reno: Biggest little city is growing up
The casinos still dominate the Reno skyline, but they've changed too. Many bring in live acts whose fans wouldn't usually be caught dead at a craps table - alternative-rock mainstays such as Morrissey and Death Cab for Cutie as well as the University of Nevada edition of the TEDx ideas forum.
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Massachusetts General: Mass. General-led Team Identifies Gene Mutations Behind Lack of a Nose
To explore this question, Peter Jones, PhD, and his team - then at the University of Massachusetts and now at University of Nevada, Reno - investigated in arhinia patients patterns of methylation - which can suppress transcription of a DNA segment - at a region of the genome known to be altered in FSHD2, revealing that the arhinia patients often had identical methylation changes in the same region.

From water to web: TMWA debuts new website from Noble Studios
Headquartered in Reno, Nev., Noble Studios has worked with and continues to support other northern Nevada businesses, including the University of Nevada, Reno, the Discovery Museum, and most recently, the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA).

SmartStop Asset Management Achieves 5th Largest Capital Raise Amongst Non-traded REIT Sponsors in 2016
In 2016, SmartStop also launched a new division to acquire student and senior housing projects. The company's first purchase was The Summit, a $70 million student housing complex at the University of Nevada in Reno.
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Sparks town hall to discuss sexual assault in arts community
A town hall discussion in Sparks will provide resources and information concerning sexual assault on Sunday.
The event, called "Power and Sexual Assault in the Arts," will be held Sunday, Jan. 15, at The Generator on Icehouse Avenue in Sparks, from 2 to 5 p.m...The series features speakers from the Sparks and Reno police departments, University of Nevada, Crisis Call Center, Sexual Assault Support Services and many others.

Far out! The National Automobile Museum is hosting the 13th annual History Symposium with a 1970s twist... 2017 History Symposium Presenter List...Elizabeth Raymond, Ph.D., History Professor, University of Nevada, Reno, author. Role: Presenter on the women movement in the 1970s, dismantling inequity in laws, opening participation on a public political level, etc... Xiaoyu Pu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno. Role: Nixon's visit to China and Chinese foreign policy...William N. Cathey, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Instruction and Undergraduate Programs, Professor of Physics, University of Nevada, Reno (retired). Role: Provides guidance on symposium planning, a presenter and master teacher for continuing education credit; expertise in history, automotive industry.
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Anthology Markets
Baobab Press and the University of Nevada, Reno MFA Program in Creative Writing are partnering to publish This Side of the Divide, an anthology of short fiction by emerging and established authors exploring the United States West.

Founders Roundup To Benefit Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
A Chautauqua portrayal of President Theodore Roosevelt will be the focus at the Founders Roundup benefit on February 4... Mishler has a Ph.D. in American cultural history from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Nevada's oldest WWII vet special guest to Gov. Sandoval
When asked about her past, Bendure can't help but smile and reminisce. Before she enlisted in the military, she pursued a career in education. After she graduated Pershing High School in 1937, she attended college at the University of Nevada, Reno and tutored part-time for three years. She even tutored Marion Motley, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame.

Dr. Chris Blaha Opens Motion Spine & Sport Chiropractic Clinic In Gardnerville
After working a number of years in the Carson City/Carson Valley area, he returned to school, eventually earning his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Manteca's first State of City is set for Jan. 25
Pogue received his B.A. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno and his Ph.D. in the Economics of Technological Change from Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

Athletics

Murray's MW rankings: Nevada, Boise State separating from pack
MOUNTAIN WEST BASKETBALL: 1. NEVADA; Last week: 1; Record: 15-3, 4-1 MW; Comment: ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi was asked Monday via Twitter if Nevada or Boise State had a possible at-large shot in the NCAA Tournament. "Slim chance for Nevada and that's it."

Pack follows 'Sesame Street Rules' to another big road win
The last two gyms the Wolf Pack has walked into has been a no-win zone for the opponent. Both New Mexico and Wyoming were undefeated at home prior to their games against Nevada, posting a combined record of 17-0. But after shocking New Mexico in a 25-point comeback to spoil the Lobos' perfection at home, Nevada did the same thing to Wyoming, handing the Cowboys their first home defeat of the year.
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Pack notes: D.J. Fenner overcomes sickness to post big effort

Wolf Pack returns home to host Air Force
The Wolf Pack basketball staff was at lunch Monday when each coach started offering guesses. The topic at hand was what the attendance figure would be for Nevada's home game against Air Force at 7 p.m. Wednesday, its first contest at Lawlor Events Center in 14 days.
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Pack's Hall returns to practice, could play Wednesday
After being sidelined for nearly three weeks with a concussion and shoulder injury following his scary fall during Nevada's Mountain West opener, starting wing player Josh Hall has returned to practice.

Tooley sparks record comeback for Nevada Wolf Pack
In one of the most thrilling comebacks in college basketball history, Granite Bay High School graduate Charlie Tooley helped the University of Nevada, Reno men's basketball team erase a 14-point deficit in 1:10 to claim a 105-104 overtime victory over New Mexico this past weekend.

Pack makes splash, gets commit from Alabama QB David Cornwell
Nevada football coach Jay Norvell made it clear one of his top priorities in recruiting the next three weeks would be quarterback.
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Alabama backup QB announces transfer to Nevada; can play immediately
Former Alabama quarterback, David Cornwell transferring to the University (video)
Station: WVTM-BIRM (NBC); Time: 1/13/2017 6:47:58 PM
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Wolf Pack unveils its 'Battle Born' jerseys
The Wolf Pack baseball team has a new jersey that pays homage to the Silver State. The team debuted its "Battle Born" jerseys Monday on Twitter, posting a picture of the blue jerseys with yellow trim. The jerseys are cobalt blue, the color of the state flag, and the yellow trim comes from the outline of sagebrush color on the flag.

What the Air Raid offense means for Pack's RBs, TEs
When Wolf Pack running back James Butler, the Golden Helmet (MVP) winner of last year's team, first heard the program was moving to the pass-happy Air Raid offense he was justifiable nervous.

Murray's AP Top 25: Zags rise to top; Pack getting close
Reno Gazette-Journal sports columnist Chris Murray is one of 65 voters in the college basketball AP poll. Here is a look at the biggest movers and shakers in his poll this week... I was heavily considering Nevada for a spot on my ballot but the one thing holding me back is this: zero top-100 RPI wins. The No. 25 team on my ballot this week (South Carolina, 14-3) has seven top-100 wins, so it's hard to argue Nevada's résumé tops that (the Wolf Pack has played only one top-100 team, a season-opening loss at Saint Mary's).

Three defensive backs, receiver commit to Wolf Pack
The Wolf Pack's strong recruiting weekend continued Sunday when Nevada picked up four more verbal commitments, including three from junior-college defensive backs. Austin Arnold, a wide receiver from Bishop Gorman; Michael Johnson, a former four-star safety from Florida; Vosean Crumbie, a former Fresno State commitment from Ventura (Calif.) College; and Brandon Brooks, a former Idaho commitment from Riverside (Calif.) City College all pledged to play for Nevada.
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