Education & Public Service

Why are some of Nevada’s elk dying each spring? Researchers seek answers

University of Nevada, Reno and Nevada Department of Wildlife team up to try to solve the mystery and manage it

An elk in the wilderness.
Aug. 18, 2026
Science & Technology

Jeff Parshley announced as new director of the Mackay School

Parshley brings years of leadership experience and fondness for the Mackay School into his new role

A man wearing a white hard hat and safety glasses with an orange high-visibility jacket smiles for a selfie over an open-pit mine.
Aug. 18, 2026
Science & Technology

NSF funds $4.5 million effort to measure the world's most powerful lasers

A nationwide program with six coordinated projects will turn high-power laser shots into quantitative science

Illustration of space with galaxies floating around and a large bright spot in the middle with concentric purple circles that look like nets around it. The bright spot has two narrow, bright lines propagating to the left and right.
Aug. 18, 2026
Impact & Student Success

2026 Balloon Race Scholarship winners announced 

Four University of Nevada, Reno students receive scholarships ahead of the Great Reno Balloon Race’s 45th year 

Hot air balloons floating around Reno, as seen from above.
Aug. 18, 2026
Campus Life & Athletics

College of Engineering celebrates first Nevada Summer Engineering Academy graduates

Nevada Tech Hub supports a week-long lab experience in nanofabrication and robotics

A group of about 30 people, some holding certificates, stand on an outdoor stairway, the William Pennington Engineering Building behind them.
Aug. 18, 2026
Impact & Student Success

44 earn degrees from Online Executive MBA program through the College of Business

Program reaches 436 alumni as newest graduates bring leadership experience from industries across the nation

Group photo of 44 University of Nevada, Reno Online Executive MBA graduates standing on a stage in the John Tulloch Business Building following the program's 2026 graduation ceremony. Several graduates in the front row hold framed diplomas.
Aug. 18, 2026
Health & Medicine

Introducing high school students to physician assistant possibilities

Hands-on experiences lead to enthusiasm for education

A group of students from the University of Nevada, Reno are posing on the grass.
Aug. 17, 2026
Business & Entrepreneurship

AMCIS 2026 brings global information systems conference to Reno

The Department of Information Systems is sponsoring the conference and serving in key leadership roles as AMCIS 2026 comes to Northern Nevada.

Side-by-side headshots of University of Nevada, Reno information systems professors Jason Talaei (left) and Dave Croasdell (right).
Aug. 14, 2026
Research & Innovation

Faces of the Pack: Alivia Aschenbach

Honors student Alivia Aschenbach's path from student advocate to undergraduate sports medicine researcher

Alivia Aschenbach standing in front of her research poster, smiling.
Aug. 14, 2026
Campus Life & Athletics

University to welcome new students during Opening Weekend and NevadaFIT Aug. 13-20

University welcomes NevadaFIT cohort for move-in, technology distribution and Opening Weekend events

A stadium full of students in different colored NevadaFIT t-shirts.
Aug. 13, 2026
Education & Public Service

Kickoff to Kindergarten returns with free resources for young learners

Extension hosts free back-to-school family pre-K event with community partners

Children playing with toys set on a table.
Aug. 13, 2026
Education & Public Service

University of Nevada, Reno faculty share research and stories from fieldwork with Incline Village community

Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability faculty highlighted as part of Tahoe Taproom Talks, a series of free, informational talks at Alibi Public House in Incline Village

Baker Perry stands on a stage at Alibi in front of a crowd.
Aug. 13, 2026
Science & Technology

Biology professor launches new scientific journal to record lost species

The journal is open-access and designed to reflect global biodiversity trends

A large moth against a white background.
Aug. 12, 2026
Research & Innovation

NSF funds AI research for safer modern electrical systems

Xingang Fu receives CAREER award to develop trustworthy AI for power electronic converter control systems

Xingang Fu standing in a lab.
Aug. 12, 2026

Advancing discovery, expanding hope

How the UNR Med and Renown Health affiliation is transforming clinical research in Nevada

Samantha Sipusic is PPE holding frozen samples in the biobank at UNR Med.
Aug. 12, 2026

Faces of the Pack: Jennifer Geddes

From first responder to frontline medicine: A full-circle journey to becoming a physician assistant

Jennifer Geddes in scrubs standing in a building with glass windows behind her.
Aug. 10, 2026

Faces of the Pack: Nathan Heitzenrader

How an early career in physical therapy prepared a future physician assistant for patient-centered and compassionate care

Nathan Heitzenrader in a white coat standing in a building.
Aug. 10, 2026

UNR Med honors the life and legacy of Anton P. Sohn, M.D.

A celebration of life will be held at the Savitt Medical Library on Aug. 9, 2026

Anton P. Sohn.
Aug. 5, 2026

Building a strong early childhood workforce

University of Nevada, Reno Extension early childhood education expert Cathy Peshlakai discusses social and psychological changes in the childcare landscape and why continued investment matters to Nevada's future

An early childhood educator interacting with children in a class.
Aug. 5, 2026

Tal-Gan lab earns University’s 2026 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award

Students and faculty make safety the first step

Thirteen people stand in front of and next to the Block N monument on the University campus on a sunny day, smiling for a photo.
Aug. 4, 2026