Building for the future

There are a number of important capital construction projects that are either nearing completion, or are in pre-design or in the planning phases. When taken together these projects promise to position the University for future success.

Artist rendering of a newly updated Argenta Hall, with vehicles parked in front and pedestrians walking nearby, on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

Argenta Hall re-opening

One of the campus’ prime residential communities, Argenta Hall, is scheduled to re-open in August 2022. Argenta, which has been offline following a boiler explosion in July 2019, has had a successful renovation that has included its first floor and Downunder Dining Commons, a state-of-the-art dining area for resident and campus use. The building has also been updated with room remodels, new carpeting and laundry service.

Gateway District

The Mathewson University Gateway is a long-awaited extension of the University that is bordered by Interstate 80 on the south, 9th St. on the north, North Virginia St. on the west and Lake Street on the east. Working together, the University and the City of Reno have shared in a vision that will further enhance downtown revitalization efforts and to permanently embed an ecosystem of knowledge-based innovation and industry in our community.

The creation of the Gateway stretching from campus into downtown emphasizes multi-modal transportation as well as the development of businesses and buildings – including University academic and residential buildings. The Gateway Parking Complex with its ADA compliant pedestrian bridge, is expected to be completed in December 2022 and will add 811 parking spaces for University use. It is one of several planned Gateway construction projects, including a new College of Business building.

A major step forward for the Gateway occurred in Fall 2021, when Center Street leading into the University was officially named University Way by the City of Reno and the NSHE Board of Regents. In the short-term, capital construction projects associated with the Gateway will have real economic benefit. Longer term, the Gateway concept will connect the heart of Downtown Reno with the heart of the University.