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Celebrating Native American Heritage

Read stories celebrating and recognizing American Indian, Alaska Native and Indigenous People, including history, student and faculty profiles, videos, campus news, faculty perspectives and more.

American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month
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Nevada in the news

  • Host Sarah Johns welcomes Ovaldo Jimenez-Estupinan, director of Hispanic/Latinx community relations at the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, Reno, and Dr. Jafeth Sanchez, executive director of the Latino Research Center, to explore the history, cultural significance and traditions of Día de los Muertos. - 2 Plus You Nevada 

  • Two constitutional law professors discussed what makes a person a United States citizen during a lecture at the À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, Reno. The experts, Akhil Reed Amar and his brother Vikram Amar, addressed whether the Supreme Court was correct in its ruling on Trump v. Barbara, the case that struck down President Trump’s executive order denying automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.   – KOLO 8 News Now 

  • The À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, Reno's art-venue offerings, while consistently excellent, have a bit of a reputation for being cloistered off from the rest of town, but this scene is actually quite welcoming. Don’t let the word “student” keep you from visiting Student Galleries South in the Jot Travis Building. The bar here is always high, and the shows look polished and professional. At the Lilley Museum of Art in the University Arts Building, expert curating translates deep thoughts and big ideas to fascinating, approachable exhibitions. The Sheppard Contemporary gallery in the adjoining Church Fire Arts building hosts artists from near and far.    – Reno News and Review 

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Ask the Professor

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Why do people with hEDS experience severe digestive and autonomic symptoms?

UNR Med researcher Rajan Singh, Ph.D., is investigating the microbiome–gut–brain connection in people living with hEDS

How do Flock cameras work?

Assistant Professor Ankita Shukla discusses Flock cameras and similar technologies

How can I reduce my risk of dementia?

Orvis School of Nursing professor Sandra Calderon explains the warning signs of dementia and shares practical steps to support long-term brain health

What does organic farming really mean and why does it matter?

Grow Organic Nevada Coordinator Rob Holley shares how organic agriculture supports Nevada

Top Stories

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A nationwide program with six coordinated projects will turn high-power laser shots into quantitative science

44 earn degrees from Online Executive MBA program through the College of Business

Program reaches 436 alumni as newest graduates bring leadership experience from industries across the nation

À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, Reno Collegiate Academy earns national concurrent enrollment program accreditation

Collegiate Academy program becomes first and only accredited concurrent enrollment program in Nevada

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Assessing the safety and necessity of supplements with an individual approach

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Editor's Picks

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Honoring tradition, embracing tomorrow: À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, Reno unveils new brand

New visual identity includes an Interlocked logo, refreshed Nevada Wolf logo and innovative Trio system that strengthens recognition and connection

Telling Nevada’s story: The work behind the new institutional brand

Research, stakeholder input and strategic planning shaped the University's new brand positioning and visual identity

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The À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, Reno honors Sept. 11 with a week of commemorative events 25 years after the tragedy

Campus prepares for a week of events to memorialize victims and pay tribute to the strength and unity of our nation as a historic milestone approaches