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Paul Brett’s lab leads pioneering work in melioidosis research, diagnostics and vaccine development through cross-continental collaboration
Understanding autism myths and misconceptions
Professors Shanon Taylor and Lindsay Diamond debunk common beliefs about autism, promoting a better understanding of neurodiversity
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Professor Dianna Townsend shares strategies to spark a love of reading in older kids
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UNR Med’s Learning and Wellness Resource Center: Supporting medical students holistically
The Center empowers students to intentionally integrate learning strategies and wellness practices into their medical school experience
Nanofabrication Lab opens April 18
College of Engineering poised to develop a semiconductor workforce in Nevada
Chasing answers: My journey into Parkinson’s disease research
Undergraduate researcher Anirudh Praveen explores complexities of brain aging and neurodegenerative disease
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OLLI announces open enrollment for educational opportunities for adults over 50
Membership is June 30, 2025 – July 1, 2026
Civil Engineering faculty member recognized with NSF CAREER grant
Elnaz Seylabi’s CAREER project aims to advance earthquake engineering practice
When seconds matter: students step into action at Interprofessional Care TTX 2025
A high-impact simulation unites future healthcare leaders, faculty, and first responders in a race against time to prepare for Nevada’s next big crisis
Putting community in healthcare
How a half-day training educated healthcare students and included older adults in healthcare education
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‘Greatness resides in all of you’
Class of 2025 beats the weather, readies for next chapter
Award-winning journalist Marilyn Newton to receive honorary doctoral degree
Many of the photos from her 52-year career are available in Special Collections and University Archives
University of Nevada, Reno Biotechnology Program celebrates over two decades of impact
20th Biotechnology Symposium showcases innovative research, student success and industry collaboration
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Nevada researchers tackling one of maternal health’s biggest shortcomings: Preterm labor
