Nevada Today

University Podcasts

Listen to unique voices and perspectives produced by the Wolf Pack community.

Podcasts
Grey gradient image of headphones and microphones in a podcast recording studio.

Nevada in the news

  • Businesses respond to the post-COVID workplace
    Fran Ryan, a professor of Management at UNR’s College of Business says COVID had businesses reacting quickly to a forced changed in the workplace. Now those same businesses are responding to what comes next as to what the future workplace and workforce look like. - KOLO 8 News
  • Rosen, Sandoval attend Tech Hub funding roundtable
    Senator Jacky Rosen attended a roundtable at UNR’s Morrill Hall on Monday to get the ball rolling on a major Tech Hub project she has been at the forefront of. - KOLO 8 News
  • UNR programs address outdoor industry employment
    In partnership with the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, the University of Nevada, Reno has developed two programs to address the increasing demand for skilled professionals in outdoor recreation.
    – Nevada Appeal

Some links may require a subscription.

University block-N logo

Celebrating the University's sesquicentennial

Explore 150 years of Nevada stories
A historical photo in sepia tones of the University showcasing a large field and Morril Hall in the quad.

Ask the Professor

A rainbow descends from the top left part of the photo toward downtown Reno.

Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?

Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol

How much water do kids need in summer?

The amount of water a child needs varies based on their age, weight and activity level, as well as the temperature

How can I cut down on food waste?

Cut down on food waste with these 3 tips | Reduzca el desperdicio de alimentos con estos 3 consejos

Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?

A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits

Top Stories

Smiling woman wearing a red jacket stands against a blurred backdrop of green foliage.

Tricia Braxton takes on role to increase the reach of Extension programming

Extension hires senior coordinator of partnerships, programs and people engagement

Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation and University of Nevada, Reno team up to address employment needs in the outdoor industry

Two new programs have been added to prepare students for the growing outdoor recreation industry demand

Artown on the Quad at the University of Nevada, Reno

Four free events will take place throughout July

Nature article proposes new way to identify faults that might pose earthquake risk

The researchers found geometric complexity of nearby faults could play a role in the risk of earthquakes

Latest News

At the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative Spring Retreat, faculty learn how to utilize AI for better teaching and learning

University faculty participated in a series of workshops for digital literacy as part of their retreats in Sparks and Lake Tahoe

Risk & Insurance Professional Studies program set to launch as a minor

Supported by Nevada Surplus Lines Association, the program posts strong enrollment growth

Nevada partners with Idaho National Lab, Penn State on nuclear reprocessing project

Researchers studying the potential use of more cost-effective materials to reprocess nuclear waste

Editor's Picks

Digital Wolf Pack Initiative faculty ambassadors stand in font of the Prim Library for a group picture.

At the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative Spring Retreat, faculty learn how to utilize AI for better teaching and learning

University faculty participated in a series of workshops for digital literacy as part of their retreats in Sparks and Lake Tahoe

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 7: Foundation Professor Peter Goin

President Sandoval and Goin explore his role photographing pivotal Nevada landscapes

Kari Barber named Nevada Woman Filmmaker of the Year

Reynolds School of Journalism Associate Dean and Professor Kari Barber is the tenth woman to earn this title from the Nevada Women’s Film Festival

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 6: Professor Paul Kwon

Kwon and University President Brian Sandoval discuss how to identify the successful ingredients of optimism, build resiliency in the LBGTQIA2S+ community, and cope with betrayal