Nevada Today

Sagebrushers season 5 episode 5: Introducing the University of Nevada, Reno’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Professor Daryl Lawson and University President Brian Sandoval discuss community development, educational advancements and new opportunities coming next fall

Daryl Lawson sits next to President Sandoval in the podcast recording studio, while making the Wolf Pack hand sign.
Sept. 16, 2026

Bridging the gap between discovery and care

M.D./Ph.D. program trains Nevada's next generation of physician-scientists

Ryan Gustafson in the laboratory looking through shelving with equipment such as pipets in the foreground.
Sept. 16, 2026

Talking to your children about sexual health: When should the conversation start?

Orvis School of Nursing professor Andrea Thompson shares practical, age-appropriate guidance to help parents start and navigate conversations about sexual health with their children

Mother and daughter on the couch talking.
Sept. 16, 2026

What does decision-making look like in the brain?

The process may be related to the reason why poker players wear sunglasses

A person seated in front of a computer looking at figures in a research article.
Sept. 16, 2026

The Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network goes live

Tahoe has always told a story through its waters, its wildlife and its seasons; scientists now have the tools to listen closely and act on what they hear

Emily Carlson swims to the surface of Lake Tahoe in her scuba gear.
Sept. 15, 2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Check out stories related to Hispanic/Latinx heritage, including history, student and faculty profiles, videos, campus news, faculty perspectives and more.

Hispanic Heritage Month
Graduation cap decorated with flowers and the words "si se puede."

Recognitions

Lynda R. Wiest, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics Education and Educational Equity recognized with the Kay Gilliland Equity Lecture Award from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics

September 09, 2026

Peer-Reviewed Publication: “Supporting Undocumented Nursing Students: A Narrative Review”

August 25, 2026

Dascalu receives Hoeper Award for teaching excellence

August 21, 2026

All Recognitions

Nevada Engineering unveils 2026-31 Strategic Plan

Road map advances student success, research innovation and economic impact through broad stakeholder collaboration

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Sept. 15, 2026

Energy Solutions Forum returns for its fifth season

This semester’s speakers will discuss solar panel recycling, decarbonizing manufacturing and nuclear energy

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Sept. 14, 2026

Where should you take your child when they’re sick?

Orvis School of Nursing professor Patricia Ozuna provides practical tips on when to call your child's primary care provider, visit urgent care or go to the emergency room

Sick child in bed with dad touching forehead and on the phone. There is a teddy bear next to the child.
Sept. 14, 2026

Strengthening solidarity, forging our future: the Institute on Collaborative Language Research

The College of Liberal Arts reflects on hosting the CoLang international three-week-long language revitalization institute

A group of CoLang 2026 participants.
Sept. 14, 2026

Student researchers tackle engineering, wildfire and biology questions

Twelve students receive HDRFS support for projects spanning AI, wildfire science and genetics

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Sept. 14, 2026

Nevada in the news

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The Sierras as a classroom: How the Semester at Tahoe program shaped Hunter Gardner’s college experience

For many students, the Lake Tahoe campus is a place to take a one credit course, but for Gardner, it became home

Hunter Gardner stands outside a building on the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus, surrounded by pine trees.
Sept. 11, 2026

A legacy of unity

The University of Nevada, Reno remembers Sept. 11 in commemorative service

The Nevada state flag on display near the small American flags planted into the grass of the quad.
Sept. 11, 2026

Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo provides fall fun, activities and demonstrations

A corn maze, farm stand, wine tasting, plant sales, University research and more

Freshly harvested pumpkins outside a barn.
Sept. 10, 2026

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

Campus Announcements

Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo to provide hands-on activities, samples, demonstrations and tours

Campus Construction Notice for Silver 10 Parking and Connecting Roadways

Campus Construction Notice for Silver 14 Parking and Connecting Roadways
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Ask the Professor

A black-and-white film photo of a volcanic eruption. The volcano, with a large plume of ash, is in the background of the photo, with an alpine lakeshore in the foreground. "No. 2" is handwritten on the photo in white ink, along with "Mt. Lassen in Eruption Oct. 6 '15" along with an illegible copyright note.

Ask the Professor: Could an earthquake cause the Yellowstone supervolcano to erupt?

Volcanologist Philipp Ruprecht explains the connections between two geophysical hazards

Ask the Professor: What are the common signs of heatstroke?

David Benaron, M.D., shares the signs of heatstroke and how to stay safe

What do I need to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak?

A public health and nutrition expert explains the risks, symptoms and food safety steps consumers should take amid the ongoing outbreak

Is seaweed one of the healthiest foods you're not eating?

Department of Nutrition Assistant Professor Angeline Jeyakumar explains why seaweed is gaining attention as a nutritious, sustainable food and how to add it to your diet

Top Stories

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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

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

University of Nevada, Reno Collegiate Academy earns national concurrent enrollment program accreditation

Collegiate Academy program becomes first and only accredited concurrent enrollment program in Nevada

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Spring 2026 Senior Scholars

Meet the students with the highest grade point averages across the University’s colleges and schools

Latest News

Alicia Gingrich in purple scrubs standing in an operating room at Renown Health.

Building a destination for world-class talent

Affiliation between UNR Med and Renown Health is bringing nationally recognized experts to the region while building the next generation of Nevada physicians

Beyond dust and delight: Public Health on the Playa

Nevada alumni return to Burning Man with hundreds of harm reduction, menstrual health, safer sex and sun protection kits

What Lies Below Tahoe: A new exhibit takes visitors beneath the surface

A new exhibition at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe reveals the ecosystems, environmental challenges and scientific discoveries hidden beneath one of the world’s most famous alpine lakes

‘It all starts here’: Building the next generation of critical minerals leaders starts with students

University and mining industry leaders, students, and U.S. representatives convene for roundtable discussion

Editor's Picks

Vania Carter-Strauss presenting her doctorate project.

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

How my mother's mole recipe saved my doctoral project

The University of Nevada, Reno honors Sept. 11 with a week of commemorative events 25 years after the tragedy

Campus prepares for a week of events to memorialize victims and pay tribute to the strength and unity of our nation as a historic milestone approaches

Moving science out of silos: A conversation with biochemist and philanthropist Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D.

Hitchcock discusses a lifetime of scientific innovation, leadership and giving back

Smoke and fire preparedness

Orvis School of Nursing professor and Nurse Practitioner Vania Carter-Strauss provides actionable resources to help those affected by wildfire smoke