Archive for July, 2011
University music students learn and perform in Italy
RENO, Nev. – The Tuscia Operafestival is held annually in Viterbo, Italy during July and August and this summer, two University of Nevada, Reno students are fortunate to perform in this famous Italian event.... more
RENO, Nev. – Landmark earthquake engineering tests this summer in Japan by the University of Nevada, Reno could open the… more
The Pearson Foundation recognizes University student
RENO, Nev. – From the backstreets of Reno to the forefront of the eyes of the Pearson Foundation, Jarell Green has come a long way. The University of Nevada, Reno nursing major recently received the title of National Fellow of the Pearson Prize for Higher Education, a distinguishing prize awarded to just 20 students nationwide who have demonstrated leadership in community service.... more
Courtney Bell strives to be the Wizard of Oz of helping people
RENO, Nev. – Dressed in his pinstripe suit, blue-diamond tie and an air of confidence, one would never guess that Courtney Bell had ever been homeless. At only 26 years of age, he is putting his two bachelor’s degrees and one master’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno to full-time use as the founder and executive director of the People First Foundation.... more
University’s Renewable Energy Center welcomes new director
RENO, Nev. – Miles Greiner, professor of mechanical engineering, has been named Interim Director of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Renewable Energy Center. ... more
New University ag-related degrees offer individualized curriculum, meet industry needs
RENO, Nev. – New educational programs aimed at meeting the state’s changing needs for agriculture and rangeland are being implemented… more
University welcomes new associate vice president for facilities services
RENO, Nev. – Sean McGoldrick will join the University of Nevada, Reno as associate vice president for facilities services.... more
RENO, Nev. – An ambitious University of Nevada, Reno project to understand and characterize geothermal potential at nearly 500 sites… more
RENO, Nev. – Real life scary fish, huge freshwater fish said to feed on humans, may harken thoughts of the… more
University’s Knowledge Center opens Post-War Bohemians exhibit
RENO, Nev. – While many Nevadans were settling into cozy, traditional “apple-pie” American lifestyles after World War II, a tight-knit group of artists were doing their own thing, producing colorful, nontraditional art and living lifestyles that matched. For the first time, the work of this talented group will be displayed together, at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center ... more
