Otis Burrell a high jump giant
The amazing competitive life of a Wolf Pack great
‘Africa in Reno’ series of events held in September on campus
The African Students’ Association discusses the success of this year’s event series, details their goals on campus and how others can join the association
Multicultural Center to celebrate Juneteenth at the 36th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Visit the Multicultural Center’s booth on June 16 at Rancho San Rafael Park
NEH names University Associate Professor Justin Gifford as new Fellow
Taking a step back from teaching to focus on writing a biography
ϱ Athletics Black History Month feature: Michael "Fly" Gray
Hear from ϱ Basketball alumni Michael "Fly" Gray about his experience at the University and how it helped him become the person he is today
The Black Press: Exploring Historical Black Newspapers with the University Libraries
Economic Necessity Trumps Morality: Reflecting on the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Juneteenth and the urgency of Black Studies
Celebrating DEI topics with the ResLife Diversity, Social Justice, & Inclusion committee
Celebrate Black History Month with the Multicultural Center
Events celebrating history and culture are planned throughout February
ϱ Athletics Black History Month feature: Merlene Aitken-Smith
Hear from University of ϱ Athletics' Deputy Athletics Director Merlene Aitken-Smith about her experience at the University of ϱ and what Black History Month means to her
ϱ Athletics Black History Month Feature: Brianna Gladney
Hear from University of ϱ Associate Athletics Director, Brianna Gladney about what Black History Month means to her
Connection key to supporting Black engineering students
New chapter of National Society of Black Engineers closes out its first semester at the University
Journalism professor’s film competes nationwide
Documentary reveals racism confronted by first African American female sportscaster, Jayne Kennedy
A first Black graduate, and a life worth remembering
Theodore Miller’s graduation in 1930 in engineering was a groundbreaking one for the University
Faces of the Pack: Black Diaspora Coordinator Brandon Sanders
Sanders talks about the Black Diaspora Program and last month’s Black History Month events
Multicultural Center’s FreeWall Jam event brings inspiration, camaraderie and discussion to campus
Spray painting artist “Doomed Movement,” Terrence Hammond, creates art with students and community
Michael Coray: ‘Bringing voices to the table that otherwise might not have been heard’
University’s first black professor of history was a groundbreaking figure
Black History Month Wellness Fair hosted by ACCEPT
School of Public Health faculty serving as ACCEPT Board of Directors support community event.
" If I can help somebody…You know, my living shall not be in vain.
Multicultural Center and others partner for Black History Month events
A movie night, trivia, on campus barbershop and a two-day series of events with Dr. Frederick Gooding are just some of what is in store for the Wolf Pack this month
Prisca Gayles receives National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
Gayles ethnographic research on Argentina’s Black social movement has been made possible in part by a major grant from the NEH
Gaming app will help faculty navigate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
Engineering professor Kelly Cross receives CAREER grant to survey engineering faculty about their beliefs and values about DEI and to develop gaming tool to coach faculty in responding to DEI situations.
Faces of the Pack: Blesethe West challenges herself by pursuing Undergraduate Research
Pack Research Experience Program and valuable faculty mentorship provide opportunities for first-year pre-med student to get out of her comfort zone
Celebrating the achievements of Colin Kaepernick
Colin’s achievements in the service of a better society are at the heart of the Wolf Pack Way
Writing for representation: Vibrant Voices
Journalism student establishes a club to advocate for underrepresented groups
First Black woman to earn doctoral degree in judicial studies graduates from University of ϱ, Reno
Judge Ari Tobi-Aiyemo graduated Saturday earning a Ph.D. in judicial studies
In the Black Speaker Series leaves long-lasting impact on attendees
The College of Business educational series explored racial and social inequalities in business
" This series was designed to explore how to support businesses already at a disadvantage and leverage the playing field.
Kelly Cross named one of 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America
Cell Mentor named Cross on the list designed to "dismantle the myth that outstanding Black scientists make up a small percentage of the scientific community."
Hip Hop Scholars: Jody Lykes Details the Experiences of Black Professors Teaching Hip Hop
New research offers close look at the professionals in Hip Hop academia
Black at the Pack: “We strengthen each other”
Faculty affinity group helps grow Black community on campus, taking aim at recruitment and retention where cultural identity and professional responsibilities intersect
