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University of Nevada, Reno Giving Day supports club sports facing rising costs
Club sports at the University of Nevada, Reno are getting a boost from the school’s annual Giving Day campaign, as athletes highlight the growing cost of competing at a high level. More than 30 club sports teams compete on campus, offering students the opportunity to travel and face other universities in competitive play, according to university officials. - News 4 Reno
University revives National Geothermal Academy to meet workforce demand
The National Geothermal Academy, hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno, was once a nationally-recognized program known for its expert-led geothermal courses. The program was funded by the Department of Energy for years, yet the last time the course was held was in 2019. One university researcher is leading the charge to bring the program back. – Northern Nevada Business Weekly
What Romero didn't know at the time was that his second chance at life stood with a college student across the country at the University of Nevada, Reno. Lucas Gorelick said he started doing research into organ donation after meeting someone with a kidney transplant. – CBS News
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Ask the Expert: What happens when you throw away a lithium battery – and what you should do instead
Industry expert Tricia Dutcher, consumer and policy program manager at Redwood Materials, breaks down the basics of lithium-ion batteries and why recycling them matters
Can you have quality sleep as you age?
How habits and biology affect sleep — and what actually helps improve it
Journalism professor Alison Gaulden shares her tips for students navigating ethical questions in today’s complex media environment
Ask the Professor: What allergy season remedies actually work?
What to take, how to treat common allergy symptoms and special considerations for older adults
Ask a NASA engineer: How does NASA protect astronauts from fires in space?
Mechanical engineering graduate Manuel Retana explains how he’s helping keep astronauts safe on Artemis II
Ask the Professor: What allergy season remedies actually work?
What to take, how to treat common allergy symptoms and special considerations for older adults
Building futures, one brick at a time: M.D. Class of 2026 celebrates Match Day
With 62 students matching this year, UNR Med celebrates a new generation of doctors ready to serve Nevada and beyond
2026 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced
Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 9
Can you have quality sleep as you age?
How habits and biology affect sleep — and what actually helps improve it
How this business-minded finance major invests in her future through networking and opportunities at the University of Nevada, Reno
Ask a NASA engineer: How does NASA protect astronauts from fires in space?
Mechanical engineering graduate Manuel Retana explains how he’s helping keep astronauts safe on Artemis II
Sagebrushers season 5 kicks off with a conversation about history in Mesoamerica
College of Liberal Arts faculty, Linda Curcio-Nagy and Chris von Nagy, share their research interests, teaching strategies and community relationships with listeners
A conversation with Northern Nevada Public Health District Officer Chad Kingsley, M.D.
Giving Day unites the Wolf Pack in support of Nevada students
The annual day of giving returns with more than 120 ways to support Nevada students and programs
University celebrates Asian Pacific Islander heritage with events in April and May
All are welcome to celebrate with programming featuring conversation, food, dancing and more
2026 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced
Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 9
