University of Nevada, Reno news releases

News releases

University of Nevada, Reno to celebrate August and December 2023 graduates with Commencement ceremonies

Two ceremonies will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, in Lawlor Events Center

Purple Heart ceremony and other events held on University of Nevada, Reno campus to honor Veterans Day

University’s Veteran Services department hosts events on Nov. 6 and Nov. 9

University of Nevada, Reno celebrates start of 150th anniversary with ceremonial groundbreaking of new Business Building

University’s New Student Opening Weekend held Aug. 17-20

First-year and transfer students arrive on campus for move-in, iPad distribution and Opening Weekend events

University of Nevada, Reno to hold Native Students LEAD program this week

Indigenous high school students invited to explore college life and connect with cultural support systems on campus

University of Nevada, Reno to confer 125,000th degree during May 2023 commencement

Five in-person ceremonies held Thursday through Saturday, May 18-20, on the University Quad

The Multicultural Center to unveil mural in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

University of Nevada, Reno honors Asian and Pacific Islander culture with event on April 28

University of Nevada, Reno and Clayton Middle School celebrate 11 years of College Day event

More than 800 middle-school students to attend annual University pep rally to promote enthusiasm for future learning

University of Nevada, Reno Day at the Legislature, April 3

University leadership, faculty, staff and students to meet with Nevada legislators during the 2023 session

Joining the Pack event invites middle school students to the University of Nevada, Reno

Eighth-grade students in Reno-Sparks to visit the University campus on March 6

“FreeWall Jam” event encourages students to express themselves through art

University of Nevada, Reno honors Black culture with empowering events during February

University of Nevada, Reno to hold Collegiate Academy Development Day

Media invited to the special event on Jan. 23

University of Nevada, Reno students and faculty to hold State of the State Address watch party

Students to share thoughts about Governor Lombardo’s address on Jan. 23

University of Nevada, Reno to celebrate completion of the Gateway Parking Complex

Guests and media invited to a ribbon-cutting event on Jan. 19

Flag planting and flag retirement events held on University of Nevada, Reno campus to honor Veterans Day

University’s Veteran Services department hosts annual events on Nov. 7 and Nov. 10

University to celebrate University Way and monument dedication

President Brian Sandoval to deliver the State of the University address on Thursday, Sept. 29

Annual address to showcase University’s strategic plan, priorities for the 2023 legislative session and more

University of Nevada, Reno to host reopening ceremony for Argenta Hall

Argenta Hall has been receiving building updates since July 2019

University of Nevada, Reno commencement returns to the Quad to celebrate May 2022 graduates

Six in-person ceremonies held Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14

Inaugural University of Nevada, Reno Sports Management Summit

Media invited to hear from business and sports industry leaders in first-ever Lake Tahoe Sports Summit

University hosts open forum April 27 to discuss new proposed fieldhouse

University Fieldhouse would serve as an additional space for students’ recreational use

University of Nevada, Reno to move in new direction with Intercollegiate Athletics

University and Clayton Middle School celebrate 10 years of College Day event

More than 900 middle-school students to attend 10th annual University of Nevada, Reno pep rally to promote enthusiasm for future learning

University of Nevada, Reno Honors College celebrates spring graduates on April 26

Spring 2022 Convocation and other events held in celebration of Honors College's 60th anniversary

UNR Med announces free outreach clinics

Clinics provide health care to the region’s medically uninsured

Guinn Center celebrates affiliation with University of Nevada, Reno on April 6

On-campus panel discussion highlights “The Importance of the Guinn Center at the University”

Inaugural Hugh Henne Investment Competition winners announced

Winners of the competition given cash awards to start their first investment funds

Proposal for University of Nevada, Reno and Sierra Nevada University transaction approved by accrediting body

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities votes to approve the agreement, contingent upon U.S. Dept. of Education approval

Researchers recommend tighter regulation of new tobacco and nicotine products in Latin America and the Caribbean

Study: E-cigarettes, heated tobacco threaten to create a new generation of tobacco users

UNLV and University of Nevada, Reno recognized as two of the nation’s top research universities by Carnegie

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno have again been recognized as two of the top research universities in the nation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

ITS Logistics funds new Logistics Program in the College of Business

The College of Business corporate partner continues its support for new initiatives

Thompson appointed Executive Vice-President, Provost at University of Nevada, Reno

Selection came after national search to fill the position