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University of Nevada, Reno announces $700,000 to support research projects
University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval has announced the first recipients of the new President's Award for Research, Innovation and Scholarly Impact. Thirteen faculty members will share about $700,000 to support projects, and these range from artificial intelligence and cancer detection to wildfire research, pregnancy health, quantum science and critical mineral recovery. - ARC Reno
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Rocklin native breaks down allergy information for kids
Hayley Simmons, a University of Nevada, Reno nursing student, has created a brochure to help kids understand allergic reactions. – ABC 10 Sacramento
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Park built for Love Your Block program
Volunteers from the University of Nevada, Reno, the City of Reno, and community partners cleaned and improved the area around 644 Lake St. as part of the Love Your Block program. The work took place in University Village, a downtown neighborhood providing affordable housing and community spaces for university graduate students, faculty, and staff. – 2 News Nevada
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