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Nevada in the news

  • Leading the way into the age of AI | Opinion 

    As part of our “Land Grant 2.0” mission, PACK AI ensures that the University of Nevada remains true to its founding purpose while preparing our community for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Reno Gazette Journal 

  • University of Nevada, Reno students raise awareness for local non-profit

    University of Nevada, Reno students hosted a fundraiser for the area's homeless population at Ruby’s Shake Shop. What began as a class assignment grew into a student-led effort to support a local nonprofit and raise awareness. – 2 News Nevada

  • University of Nevada, Reno Event Highlights Substance Abuse Awareness and Support for Students

    The Nevada Recovery and Prevention Program and Mobility Recovery hosted the Campus Surge 2025 event Friday at the University of Nevada, Reno to raise awareness about substance abuse among college students. The festival-style event combined live music with educational outreach, emphasizing connections and available resources for those struggling with addiction. Fox 11

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Ask the Professor

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Is anxiety always something to be avoided, or is there a valuable philosophical role in human development and experience?

Philosophy Chair David Rondel examines the nature of anxiety from a philosophical perspective

What should you say when someone has died?

Professors Jenna Dewar and Emilio Parga discuss how to respond effectively and supportively when someone shares that a death has occurred in their life

Why Nevada’s urban plans must prioritize pedestrian access to nutritious food

About 25% of Nevadans rely on public transit or walking, making long trips to grocery stores especially deadly in summer heat

Top Stories

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NIH awards more than $8.9 million to UNR Med researchers

New grants will support groundbreaking studies in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology

University of Nevada, Reno launches artificial intelligence initiative, PACK AI

Effort will ensure students have competencies to compete in the global workforce

Vladimir Pravosudov named Regents’ Outstanding Researcher

Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition

Latest News

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Nevada ranchers turn to virtual fencing to guide cattle and protect rangelands

A University partnership brings smarter and more sustainable grazing management to Nevada

Nevada students advance public health research at APHA 2025 in Washington, DC

From mental health and overdose prevention to one health, global policy and beyond, Nevada presenters shared wide-ranging research with national leaders and peers

Students engage with industry professionals at the first Bioinspired Innovation Course

Weekend course held on the Lake Tahoe campus centered on redefining success, collaboration across fields

Building friendships, increasing inclusion

Led by the Speech Pathology and Audiology program, Best Buddies offers connections for students across campus

Editor's Picks

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Students engage with industry professionals at the first Bioinspired Innovation Course

Weekend course held on the Lake Tahoe campus centered on redefining success, collaboration across fields

Sagebrushers season 4 ep. 7: College of Education and Human Development NevadaTeach

President Sandoval discusses the NevadaTeach Program, strengthening STEM education and more with college leadership

Find Your Pack – Ryan Costa

How a former Marine found his Pack through Veterans Services and a love of the outdoors