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Justin Lopez named University of Nevada, Reno’s 2013 Herz Gold Medalist

RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno named Justin Lopez the recipient of the 2013 Herz Gold Medal for outstanding scholarship....    more

More than 2,150 degrees to be awarded at University of Nevada, Reno this spring

RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s spring Commencement will confer 2,168 degrees and certificates. ...    more

Climate change related to reduced plant size in Nevada’s Great Basin; 100 years of samples studied by University of Nevada, Reno plant ecologist

RENO, Nev. – Plants are shrinking in the Great Basin of Nevada, and warming climate could be the culprit, according…    more

Professor hand selected by President of the United States to serve on library board

Jacquelyn Sundstrand on Institute of Museum and Library Services Board for five-year appointment RENO, Nev – The University of Nevada,…    more

Reynolds School dean selected as keynote speaker for global conference

RENO, Nev. – The Organization of News Ombudsmen recently selected Al Stavitsky, dean of the Reynolds School of Journalism and Center for Advanced Media Studies, to be the keynote speaker ...    more

Justin Lopez named University of Nevada, Reno’s 2013 Herz Gold Medalist

RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno named Justin Lopez the recipient of the 2013 Herz Gold Medal for outstanding scholarship....    more

New method proposed for detecting gravitational waves from ends of universe; University of Nevada, Reno researcher proposes new approach to fill missing piece of Einstein’s theory

RENO, Nev. – A new window into the nature of the universe may be possible with a device proposed by…    more

Four Distinguished Nevadans honored during Friday afternoon’s ceremony

RENO, Nev. – The Distinguished Nevadan represents the most prestigious award conferred by the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education. ...    more

UNR Students turn research into successful companies

Outlet: Nevada's Center For Entrepreneurship And Technology Nevada's Business Star
...and strategies to write a successful plan. For this reason, interdisciplinary teams are common. Engineering students can handle the technology while business students handle the finances. Students get the overall business strategy training...    more

UNR graduation ceremony May 17-18

Outlet: Record-Courier - Online, The
The University of Nevada, Reno's spring Commencement will confer 2,168 degrees and certificates. There will be three ceremonies, one for advanced-degree recipients on May 17, and two for bachelor-degree recipients on the mornings of May......    more

University signs two top scholars at Nevada Scholars Signing Day event Friday

Outlet: This Is Reno
Several of the highest-achieving students who will graduate from northern and southern Nevada high schools this spring are choosing to attend the University of Nevada, Reno. The University is partnering with area high schools in ceremonies reminiscen...    more