Archive for June, 2011
Nationally recognized history professor named College of Liberal Arts Dean
RENO, Nev. – Foundation Professor Scott Casper, chair of the Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno, has accepted the position of interim dean of the University’s College of Liberal Arts and will assume his duties July 1.... more
RENO, Nev. – Southern California’s Salton Sea, once a large natural lake fed by the Colorado River, may play an… more
RENO, Nev. – While research using human embryonic stem cells has roused political controversy for almost two decades, little has been done to scientifically assess American attitudes on the subject. New research from the University of Nevada, Reno provides decision-makers with a much clearer picture of how their constituents truly feel about the subject.... more
College of Education at Nevada, Reno uses tough times to build quality
RENO, Nev. – When University of Nevada, Reno College of Education Dean Chris Cheney convened a task force of faculty to look at the undergraduate and teacher licensure programs to consider areas of savings, consolidation and revision, she had no idea the result would be a totally revamped program for future elementary teachers, ... more
University’s team places fifth at National Concrete Canoe Competition
Strong finish sets stage for 2012 national competition hosted by University of Nevada, Reno RENO, Nev. – The University of… more
High school students work their minds at University’s Multimedia “Boot Camp”
RENO, Nev. – Eight high school students are attending a different kind of “Boot Camp” this week and next, at the University of Nevada, Reno. The students were chosen through a competitive application process to be participants in the first Smallwood Foundation Multimedia Boot Camp... more
RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno researcher Zeb Hogan, who travels the globe to find, study and protect monster… more
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno concrete canoe team will be making their final practice runs in their… more
Larson selected as director of School of Community Health Sciences
RENO, Nev. – Dr. Trudy Larson has been named director of the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her appointment follows an impressive 27-year career at the University of Nevada School of Medicine... more
University of Nevada, Reno celebrates new study-abroad program in Thailand
RENO, Nev. – When Carmelo Urza founded the University Studies Abroad Consortium at the University of Nevada, Reno, his goal was to allow university students to study in more nontraditional places abroad, cities not necessarily packed with other American tourists, so that students would truly become immersed in another culture. ... more
