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National Geothermal Academy underway at University of Nevada, Reno; courses aim to educate and train current and future scientists, engineers and researchers

RENO, Nev. – The second annual National Geothermal Academy is underway at the University of Nevada, Reno with an increase…    more

University Police Commander goes Over the Edge for Special Olympics

University of Nevada, Reno’s Eric James to rappel down the Grand Sierra Resort Saturday; Donations accepted through today  RENO, Nev….    more

“Far Out” exhibit reveals lively 1960-75 arts era in northern Nevada

RENO, Nev. – This summer, the University of Nevada, Reno presents “Far Out: The University Art Scene 1960-1975,” an art exhibit throughout the University’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, July 1 – Sept. 9. The exhibit is open to the public, with a free opening reception 3:30 – 6 p.m., July 8, featuring Sopwith Camel, the 1960s psychedelic rock band...    more

NSBDC offers business-planning workshops for scientists and engineers

RENO, Nev. – Scientists and engineers often come up with innovations for development and want to use them to build their own companies. However, more often than not, they don’t have the knowledge they need for converting a technological idea into a thriving business. The Nevada Small Business Development Center ...    more

Regional Alliance for Downtown meets on University campus Thursday

RENO, Nev. – The Regional Alliance for Downtown will host a community presentation on the University of Nevada, Reno campus to discuss the points of connection between the University and businesses....    more

University Studies Abroad Consortium adds new programs

RENO, Nev. – The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) has always provided students with life-changing study-abroad programs that allow students to immerse themselves in different cultures, but the Consortium is adding several new programs...    more

University of Nevada School of Medicine researcher reviews promising new muscular dystrophy therapies in Science publication

RENO, Nev. – Leading muscular dystrophy researcher Dean Burkin, of the University of Nevada School of Medicine summarizes the impact…    more

University of Nevada, Reno fourth in 2012 national concrete canoe championship held in Reno/Sparks

RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno concrete canoe team battled fiercely on the water and in the lecture…    more

University Police Services holds open house Sunday for international public safety leaders

RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno and its Police Services department hosts the 54th Annual International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators conference, June 15-19. ...    more

High school students work their minds at University’s Multimedia “Boot Camp”

RENO, Nev. ­– Eight local high school students are attending a different kind of “Boot Camp” June 11-21 at the University of Nevada, Reno. ...    more

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