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UNR dean of University Libraries: 'The rising cost of textbooks is a burden for students'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 6, 2022

Organizations at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are joining forces to try to ease the cost of textbooks for students.

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Antarctica ice sheet likely to collapse and create ‘significant global sea level increases,’ says UNR scientist

By Art Benavidez | Oct 5, 2022

Scientists with the University of Nevada, Reno, believe that the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica will soon collapse into the ocean.

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UNR pediatrics residency program ‘a dream more than five years in the making,’ says pediatrician-in-chief at Renown Children’s Hospital

By Art Benavidez | Sep 28, 2022

A new pediatrics residency program has been announced by the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Renown Health.

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UNR associate professor of special education on grant: ‘We want scholars to really have to solve research problems’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 27, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Project SELF has been awarded a 325D grant by the Department of Education (DOE).

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Grainger on joining University Libraries: ‘I want to emphasize the accessibility of the DeLaMare Makerspace’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 27, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno has announced four of the University Libraries' newest academic and administrative faculty members.

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University of Nevada, Reno advisor on Golden Scholars program: ‘We are very excited to see how this program can help enhance their college experience'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 27, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recently held a symposium at the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center to engage students interested in the Golden Scholars program.

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UNR's Garcia on 10th anniversary as DFS exec director: 'I wanted to replicate the generosity of those who came before me'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 26, 2022

The Dean's Future Scholars program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) celebrated a couple of milestones this summer.

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Albrightson on biking: ‘Incredible tools for community building and self-discovery’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 26, 2022

A University of Nevada, Las Vegas Ph.D. student says that cycling is a great way to clear your mind and stay active.

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Nevada-Reno hires civil construction firm Edgemoor to start work on 'exciting' Gateway Project

By Art Benavidez | Sep 24, 2022

A national civil construction firm, Edgemoor, has entered into a pre-development agreement with the University of Nevada, Reno, for a new business college and new conference center.

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UNR assistant professor hopes research leads to development of 'protein therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 22, 2022

Scientists affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno, are trying to deepen the understanding of neurodegenerative symptoms.

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UNR's Sandoval on Mathewson University Gateway objective: 'To catalyze the area with University-induced uses'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno has entered into a pre-development agreement with a national civil construction firm.

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UNR GRI professor on food disparity symposium: ‘Fostering ties across our university and the wider community’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 19, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Gender, Race and Identity (GRI) is set to hold two symposiums related to racial justice and food disparity.

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UNR's Arnott explains flight of hot-air balloons: 'Archimedes' principle in action'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 17, 2022

Residents of Nevada near Rancho San Rafael Park are used to seeing hot-air balloons as the summer draws to a close.

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Jameson on being new assistant dean for UNR: ‘I enjoy the university environment’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 17, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources has welcomed a new assistant dean.

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UNR's Zeldner on Performing Arts Series: 'This year's performers explore those tender fault lines that make us human'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 13, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is set to hold its annual Performing Arts Series that spotlights an eclectic lineup of performances.

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Nevada-Reno professor joins milkweed nursery plant study that notes 'shocking' levels of pesticides in plants

By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2022

Plant lovers should be wary of purchasing milkweed plants from nurseries because they could be tainted with pesticides that are dangerous to monarch caterpillars.

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Alpine skiing comes to the University of Nevada, Reno: 'Reno-Tahoe is home to a rich, deep skiing history'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 9, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno, men's and women's alpine skiing teams will compete at the Division I level within the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association.

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UNR Med's OBGYN chair: ‘Remarkable opportunity to advance health care'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 8, 2022

Dr. James M. Alexander, obstetrics and gynecology chair at the University of Nevada, Reno's School of Medicine and Renown Health, was appointed as a leader for Nevada's first integrated health system.

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UNR professor on meadow restoration in the Sierra Nevada region: ‘Can play a lasting role in carbon and nitrogen storage’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 5, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno has issued a study that shows the conservation of meadows can have far-reaching impacts on the Sierra Nevada region.

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University of Nevada, Reno teaching professor on mentor program: ‘I call it a win-win-win’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 5, 2022

Two professors with the University of Nevada, Reno have established a peer instruction program that will allow students to become mentors to their peers.