Thanks to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the University of Nevada, Reno now hosts a variety of native fish including Redside Shiners, Tahoe Suckers, and Mountain Suckers. https://bit.ly/4ipOf4h

Native fish of Nevada released into Manzanita Lake

Nevada Department of Wildlife partners with the University of Nevada, Reno to reintroduce native fish on campus

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From serving in the Peace Corps to navigating an uncertain future during the pandemic, each experience brought Alex Couraud to the Reynolds School of Journalism, where the Coverdell Fellowship gave her the opportunity to turn her passion into a career. #GradsOfThePack https://bit.ly/4iooBNm

The University is preparing to celebrate Homecoming Week, a cherished tradition that invites alumni, students, faculty and the extended Wolf Pack community to honor their connection to the University and celebrate what makes campus so special. https://bit.ly/4yVapkX

Homecoming events celebrate campus culture

University of Nevada, Reno homecoming events include a parade, Pack! Midtown and the Homecoming football game.

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Read more about how the University's brand has changed and developed over our history on Nevada Today: www.unr.edu/nevada-today...

The history of the University of Nevada, Reno brand

Before the University unveils its new brand identity on Oct. 20, 2026, take a moment to look back at various brand iterations for the Wolf Pack through the ages since its founding in 1874.

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As our campus and our community have changed, so has our look! So what's next for the future? The latest evolution will be unveiled on Oct. 20! See how the University of Nevada, Reno's brand has changed over the years. Images courtesy of the Special Collections archives.

Extension is hosting a community summit offering practical guidance, expert insights and resources to help individuals and families make informed decisions and provide compassionate care. https://bit.ly/4dF0bfT

Extension summit prepares Nevadan families for end-of-life journey

University of Nevada, Reno Extension is hosting a community end-of-life summit to help individuals and families make informed decisions and provide compassionate care

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As the new executive director for administration and business operations at the School of Public Health, Luisa Lucero is applying a people-first philosophy to support a growing academic and research community. #FacesOfThePack https://bit.ly/4B9SAzS

Luisa Lucero brings people-first leadership to public health

Meet Luisa Lucero, the School of Public Health's new executive director, whose career, Mexican American heritage and family values shape her leadership

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From creating more welcoming and accessible experiences through the College of Science to building confidence through Zumba, Javier Leija Meza is passionate about helping others find community and a place where they belong. #FacesOfThePack https://bit.ly/4dCHKIJ

Meet Javier Leija Meza, events coordinator for the College of Science

Leija Meza shares his journey to Northern Nevada, his passion for helping those who speak Spanish feel welcome, his love of dance, and the importance of bringing his whole self to Nevada

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John L. Smith will be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame by the University Libraries on Nov. 6th for the 39th annual event. Smith has spent more than four decades writing about the characters and conundrums that make Nevada unique. https://bit.ly/4dCF8dT

John L. Smith to be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame

Award-winning journalist and author John L. Smith will be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, recognizing more than four decades of storytelling, investigative reporting and literary achiev...

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The Orvis School of Nursing has received two grants totaling nearly $1.6 million to strengthen the rural advanced practice nursing workforce in Nevada. https://bit.ly/4yRSR9p

Orvis Nursing receives $1.6M for rural APRN training

Orvis School of Nursing receives nearly $1.6 million to support APRN students and expand rural clinical training throughout Nevada

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As our campus and our community have changed, so has our look! So what's next for the future? The latest evolution will be unveiled on Oct. 20! See how the University of Nevada, Reno's brand has changed over the years. Images courtesy of the Special Collections archives.

The Cybersecurity Center presents its 2026 conference, Cyber-AI vs. AI-Cyber, Oct. 29 on the University campus. The conference is free and open to the public; registration is required. https://bit.ly/4hVQ5IW

AI and cybersecurity: conference explores the relationship

University of Nevada, Reno Cybersecurity Center offers Oct. 29 event free to the public

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Tugba Selvi is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry, where she pursues her dream of being a teacher alongside a second passion she discovered here: research. #FacesOfThePack https://bit.ly/4hKDwRV

From Turkey to Tahoe: Chemistry Ph.D. pursues discovery

Chemistry doctoral student Tugba Selvi combines research and teaching while studying bee-associated microbes that may lead to new antifungal drugs.

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The Nevada System of Higher Education has officially launched Eyes Open. It’s a new safety campaign that gives people across its campus communities a simple way to speak up when something feels off and connects their concerns with trained teams prepared to help. Read more at https://bit.ly/4yO4s9q

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor and celebrate the Indigenous communities of Nevada and across the nation, and the contributions these communities have made. To learn more about the University's Office of Indigenous Relations, visit https://bit.ly/45hWOF2 Muralist: Autumn Harry

The College of Liberal Arts' Department of Theatre and Dance is opening its 2026-2027 production season with the iconic story of “The Outsiders” on Oct. 16 in the Church of Fine Arts’ Redfield Proscenium Theatre. https://bit.ly/4hPUHQu

'The Outsiders' play opens on Oct. 12, 2026

The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno presents the emotionally powerful story of friendship, loss and belonging

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This spooky season, the College of Science is leaning in with a free community science lecture, “The Science of Ghosts (and Creepy Things in General)” by evolutionary social psychologist Frank McAndrew. The lecture is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 15. https://bit.ly/4hE4UB1

Psychologist explores the science behind being creeped out

Frank McAndrew will give a Discover Science Lecture on Oct. 15 exploring the psychology of ghost sightings. This event is free and open to the public.

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At the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, researchers, students, alumni and experts came together to explore the important role meadows play in supporting biodiversity, storing carbon, filtering water and strengthening healthy watersheds. https://bit.ly/4hAh79N

Experts convene to share research about global meadows

University professors, alumni and graduate students join meadow scientists to protect Sierra Nevada meadows

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Rooted in tradition, but looking towards the future. A new look, but the same Wolf Pack we've always been. A new chapter is about to begin, and you're part of our story. The next chapter starts October 20. Stay tuned! Images courtesy of the Special Collections archives.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is leading the way to make sure youth are “Beyond Ready,” the theme of this week’s National 4-H Week, emphasizing equipping youth with essential skills for the future in a changing world. https://bit.ly/4zkKMK2

Nevada’s 4-H Youth Development Program marks National 4-H Week

From animals and ag to aviation, Nevada’s 4-H youth are spreading their wings

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Kaleb Wartgow has built his career around improving access to care in rural Nevada while helping train the next generation of physicians. Today, he combines patient care, medical education and community service in the same communities he calls home. #FacesOfThePack https://bit.ly/3VsFihP

Rooted in rural Nevada: Kaleb Wartgow, M.D.

UNR Med alumnus and community faculty member gives back through patient care, medical education and service to his community

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The Orvis School of Nursing has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to prepare nursing students to serve rural and frontier communities across Nevada. https://bit.ly/4rPRyVs

Orvis Nursing receives $3M HRSA grant for rural nurses

The Orvis School of Nursing received a $3 million HRSA grant to prepare nurses for rural and frontier communities across Nevada.

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In this first-person narrative, Ethan Claire, a recent graduate from the College of Engineering, discusses his research, which spans from website accessibility to the physics behind black holes. https://bit.ly/47oqMKN

Ethan Claire’s Journey in Human-Computer Interaction

Recent graduate Ethan Claire shares how his research is helping build a more inclusive digital future for all

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Information Systems associate professor Alan Yang and students from the College of Business examined more than 1,600 real world conversations between users and generative AI systems to better understand how people use AI for health-related information. https://bit.ly/3VybErn

University study examines AI use in health questions

University of Nevada, Reno research finds people use AI tools primarily for health education, reassurance and guidance before seeking professional care

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A doctoral candidate in the College of Education & Human Development, Gokce Unlu is drawing on decades of international teaching experience to explore how we can better prepare and support teachers, and help more students thrive. #FacesOfThePack https://bit.ly/4hw2x30

Faces of the Pack: Gokce Unlu is building better teachers

Doctoral candidate Gokce Unlu brings decades of teaching experience to the University of Nevada, Reno, preparing future educators to lead

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The University of Nevada, Reno will join the rest of Nevada System of Higher Education in the Great Nevada ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. The statewide earthquake drill is part of a broader international effort to promote earthquake readiness and safety. https://bit.ly/3VlvBlj

Participate in the Great Nevada ShakeOut earthquake drill

The University of Nevada, Reno will participate in the drill on Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. along with all other NSHE institutions to help prepare people for earthquakes

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Meet Anayeli Mendoza, a first-generation business management student and aspiring attorney dedicated to being a voice for the Latin community. Watch how the right support, mentorship, and connections helped her turn her dreams of advocacy into an achievable reality. #FindYourPack

On Saturday, Oct. 17, museums across the University campus and the community will open their doors for the University’s annual Day at the Museum, a free, family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://bit.ly/4AQjHA2

Free Day at the Museum event at University of Nevada, Reno

The free event will feature 20 museums and units from across campus and community, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Oct. 17

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This past summer, the Lake Tahoe campus transformed into a creative sanctuary as artists and writers gathered for 10-day residencies as part of the low-residency Master of Fine Arts program. https://bit.ly/4hNMVa9

University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe MFA 10-day residency

Artists and writers find creative growth, mentorship and community during MFA residency at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

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Nevada Athletics announced Renown Health as its Official Healthcare Partner in a sponsorship agreement that expands the organizations' long-standing relationship and further strengthens their shared commitment to advancing health and wellness throughout the region. https://bit.ly/4i2NRbH

Nevada Athletics announces Renown Health as healthcare partner

Landmark agreement expands long-standing relationship and brings Renown branding to Wolf Pack basketball jerseys

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Today is #WorldTeachersDay, and we want to give a special shoutout to the educators in our community who are making a difference in their classrooms every day! 🍎 Thank you for all that you do for your students, share some love for your favorite teacher today!