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University leaders presented at the StreetReach Summit
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (905+ words) Our role as a university is to work alongside the community, listen with care and help build the systems that support health and well-being," said Muge Akpinar-Elci, MD, MPH, dean of the School of Public Health. This summit shows what…...
Nevada Extension seeks community input to improve outreach
1+ week, 5+ day ago (461+ words) Periodically, Extension conducts surveys, or "needs assessments," to get direct input at the community level on what programming is needed. Extension has launched a survey to assess needs in 12 Northern Nevada counties, and is asking citizens to go online to…...
Break the Internet: Nevada Esports Gaming Event
1+ week, 5+ day ago (382+ words) The main event in the ballrooms was full of energy and buzzing with sound as a live orchestra played theme songs from classic games such as Mario Kart and The Legend of Zelda. Hosted by Nevada Esports each spring, the…...
Nevada celebrates student-athletes graduating
2+ week, 3+ day ago (506+ words) Fifteen current and former Nevada Wolf Pack student-athletes have applied for graduation at the University of Nevada this winter. Commencement ceremonies for the University will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center. A livestream of the ceremony'will…...
Virtual fencing research shows promise for Nevada ranchers.
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (721+ words) Across Nevada's rangelands, hauling barbed wire and setting fence posts remains a necessary, albeit labor-intensive, task for ranchers. Now, with help from University of Nevada, Reno researchers, some are testing "virtual fencing," a GPS system that lets them guide cattle…...
University of Nevada, Reno students stand out at APHA 2025
4+ week, 1+ day ago (458+ words) Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci, faculty and students welcome colleagues to the School of Public Health booth at APHA 2025. "APHA brings together some of the strongest voices in public health, and our students stand shoulder to shoulder with national leaders," said Dean…...
Conclusion of the 36th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature | President's Messages
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (190+ words) Dear Wolf Pack Family, Following the conclusion of the 36th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature on Wednesday, Nov. 19, we are pleased to share exciting news about the passage of SB4: State Financial Appropriations Bill, a transformative investment in the future of…...
Special Session of the Nevada State Legislature | President's Messages
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (955+ words) The Special Session of the Nevada State Legislature requested by Gov. Joe Lombardo, which will be convened today, Thursday, Nov. 13 in Carson City, contains three items related to higher education and the University of Nevada, Reno that will be considered…...
Happy Nevada Day | President's Messages
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (133+ words) Happy Nevada Day! As we celebrate Nevada Day, may we honor the shared promise that connects us, a belief in the power of education, community, and progress. Dear Wolf Pack Family, Happy Nevada Day Wolf Pack! Tomorrow, we celebrate more…...
Sanford Center for Aging earns new grant funding to support older adults
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (657+ words) Sanford Center for Aging received two grants to expand the free health and wellness workshops offered to older adults in Nevada or those with disabilities. These evidence-based new programs are possible due to partnership building, expanding the portfolio of offerings....