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Campus life & athletics

One year after the Argenta Hall explosion, University resilience stronger than ever

Residential Life, Housing and Food Services, along with partners across campus, continue to move forward with grace, flexibility and commitment offering a quality student experience.

Argenta Hall by the Down Under after the July 5, 2019 explosion
6/29/2020
Business & Entrepreneurship

University’s College of Business launches new Sports Management Program

From an undergraduate Sports Management minor to an Executive Certificate in Sports Management, the new program is set to ‘develop leaders and instill best practices in the sports industry’

Headshot of Cary Groth, the director of the College of Business Sports Management Program.
4/1/2021
Education & Public Service

Upward Bound comes through for students during COVID-19 pandemic

Low-income, first-generation students from eight target high schools in Washoe and Lyon counties benefit from the resources provided by the program.

A screenshot from a Zoom Upward Bound Math Science meeting
2/16/2021
Business & Entrepreneurship

International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Innovation in a Changing World

The top names in female entrepreneurship will present at one-day, virtual College of Business event on International Women’s Day, March 8

Reno Philharmonic Conductor Laura Jackson conducting orchestra at 2020 IWES conference.
1/26/2021

University student food insecurity on the rise

Pack Provisions, the University’s food pantry, is expecting the need for food assistance to double amongst students this academic year.

Student loading the Campus Escort van with items for delivery from Pack Provisions.
11/30/2020
Business & Entrepreneurship

Warsaw School of Economics a key international partner for The College of Business

After one of its first trade missions with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development in 2017, the partnership has flourished with key research initiatives, faculty alliances and student exchange.

" “Our partnership has been grounded in ongoing communication, collaboration and mutual respect.”

11/16/2020
Campus life & athletics

University welcomes the Class of 2024

Virtual and socially distanced in-person events offered to students as they return for the Fall 2020 Semester

First-year students participating in a socially distanced event on the Quad
8/20/2020
Business & Entrepreneurship

Researchers say drone technology will change the face of last-mile logistics

Retail drone deliveries will significantly impact logistics networks over the next few years

Drones in the sky above a city.
6/25/2020
Business & Entrepreneurship

The science of predicting economic growth or recession

University researcher helped develop the Logistics Managers Index, a leading economic indicator tracking inventory, warehousing and transportation, all key indicators of economic activity.

Large, mostly empty warehouse with one semi truck in the right corner.
5/11/2020
Impact & student success

ϱ Ink assists Washoe County School District in printing remote learning packets

Working in shifts, and providing a price break to the school district, University employees continue to step up during this time of need and unprecedented shift in learning and education

" “The University and ϱ Ink are happy to have helped WCSD in this time of unparalleled need.”
4/1/2020
Campus life & athletics

University Police Services partners with ASUN to promote pedestrian safety

A new ‘Red Zone’ campaign aims to get students off their phones and more mindful of traffic as they cross the street

Students Claudia Feil, left, and Haley Cheatwood pose for a photo with Red Zone buttons on during the Red Zone campaign kick-off event.
3/3/2020
Campus life & athletics

University of ϱ, Reno signs contract for two interim housing facilities

Agreement procures 836 needed student beds for the 2020-2021 academic year

" “Canyon Flats and Uncommon Reno will offer spaces for our residence hall students to succeed.”

2/18/2020
Business & Entrepreneurship

Black Business Student Association: A student-success program in the College of Business

Student club designed to retain, connect and provide meaningful opportunities to College of Business students who identify as black or of African descent.

Members of the Black Business Association
2/11/2020

International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Creating Value out of Chaos

The top names in female entrepreneurship will present at this two-day College of Business event March 9-10, directly following International Women’s Day

" "While this event’s specific focus is on female entrepreneurship, it’s designed to be inclusive to anyone who would like to attend."
1/28/2020
Business & Entrepreneurship

TEDxUniversityofϱ 2020 tickets on sale

Reno’s premier speaker event boasts a line-up filled with dynamic speakers and performers

A red and blue painted X with a red and blue background combining to make purple
12/17/2019
Business & Entrepreneurship

Presentation matters: The effect of wrapping neatness on gift attitudes

University of ϱ, Reno researchers explore how wrapping gifts too neatly inflates the expectations of the gift inside.

Wrapped Christmas presents
12/9/2019
Impact & student success

Free tuition and books offered at the University of ϱ, Reno

‘ϱ Guarantee’ program ensures income-qualified students receive a four-year degree with little to no student debt

Perla Gonzalez Roman and Martha Georgina Aguilar
12/6/2019
Research & Innovation

Capacity building in artificially intelligent mining systems

University receives $1.25 million grant to create an interdisciplinary team of professionals, partnered with the world’s largest mining companies, in order to advance technology and automation in mines.

A blast outside of a mine.
10/1/2019
Impact & student success

University student voter turnout experiences a monumental increase

Along with the ‘massive surge’ experienced across the country, students at the University of ϱ, Reno registered to vote and turned out to the polls in record numbers in 2018

Sign saying "vote here Vote aqui" outside the Joe Crowley Student Union, with two students walking in
9/24/2019
Impact & student success

Sturn Designs wins eighth annual Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition

The student-led company aims to design, manufacture and distribute four-season all-terrain vehicles

Two students sit in front of a Sturn Designs concept vehicle outside of the Joe Crowley Student Union.
4/26/2019
Science & technology

‘Sexual health education for individuals with disabilities: A call to action’

University researchers examine sexual health education resources for individuals with disabilities, discover barriers to education and lack of resources increase vulnerability.

A couple posing romantically from behind
2/4/2019

Gov. Sandoval signs, seals and now University to deliver a new Engineering Building

A day of firsts –ϱ governor the first governor to arrive in an autonomous vehicle to the University’s first bill signing

Governor Sandoval Signs three legislative bills on University of ϱ, Reno campus
6/16/2017

TEDxUniversityofϱ bringing TED Cinema Experience to Reno

Watch TED2017 live at Century Riverside Theater and The Innevation Center University of ϱ, Reno

4/24/2017

University rings in a new era for the Thompson Building

The nearly 100-year-old building reopens as home to four vital College of Liberal Arts programs

Thompson Building
4/14/2017

Experts share data indicating the economic future of Northern ϱ is bright

University of ϱ, Reno and Wells Fargo The Private Bank forecast northern ϱ’s economy highlighting the area’s challenges and opportunities ahead

Northern ϱ, Ariel campus image
3/27/2017

eBravium wins $50,000 Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition

The software start-up aims to help kids think and learn faster by combining children’s desire for screen time with research-based learning

Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Carman, Patrick Grimes, Cody Grimes and College of Business Dean Greg Mosier pose behind a Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition check to eBravium for $50000.
3/27/2017