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A big congratulations to the 1,450-plus high school seniors from northern Nevada who graduated from the University of Nevada’s Collegiate Academy program this evening! These members of our Wolf Pack who have taken our University classes on their campuses and earned college credit is inspiring! We’re incredibly proud of these graduates and can’t wait to see what they do next. The strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack! #GoPack
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Pamela Sandstrom, a professor in the @UNRScience Department of Biology, has been named a recipient of the F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award, one of the University of Nevada, Reno's highest honors, recognizing sustained excellence in teaching. bit.ly/42kPk4P
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Student entrepreneurs took the stage this spring for the 2026 Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition, marking the 14th year of this annual event hosted by the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship at @BizUNR. The competition challenges students to pitch scalable business ideas to a panel of experienced judges, with the grand prize of $50,000 funded by alumnus Rick Sontag. bit.ly/4nnYo2y
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As a registered nurse serving the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and now an Online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice student and soon to be graduate of @publichealthunr, Misty Youngbear is expanding her impact, connecting clinical care with prevention, education and long-term community health. #FacesOfThePack bit.ly/4uwQK87
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Largest Latino graduation celebration in Nevada. This reflects the strength, resilience, and growing impact of our Latino community across Nevada. Congratulations to every graduation—your hard work and sacrifices are opening doors for the next generation. @unevadareno
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Innovation Engineering Day brought together bold ideas, creative thinking and collaboration across campus. Great to see leadership like Dr. Heaton, Senior Vice Provost, and Dr. Procknow, Vice Provost, engaging with @unrengineering students and faculty, pushing what’s possible.
These moments capture what makes the University such a dynamic place to learn and lead.
#WolfPackProud #InnovationInAction #HigherEd
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Another surprise classroom visit for an exceptional educator! Congratulations to Mandi Collins, teaching associate professor in @UNRCoEHD and one of this year’s recipients of the Foundation F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award.
From preparing future educators in @NevadaTeach, Pack Teach, and graduate programs to leading more than $2.6M in grant‑funded STEM education initiatives, Collins’s impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
“Students’ academic and emotional growth are at the core of my philosophy as an educator,” she shared recently. “I believe this happens when learning is safe, compassionate, and rooted in risk‑taking, reflection, and resiliency.”
Collins's dedication to inclusive teaching and preparing future educators exemplifies the spirit of the Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award. 🐺
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The @unevadareno surprises again! Executive Vice President and Provost Jeff Thompson shared the news we are all celebrating: Dr. Lyndsay Munro in @unrcabnr has been named the 2026 recipient of the Paul and Judy Bible University Teaching Excellence Award.
What makes this honor especially meaningful is that the recognition comes directly from students, making it a true reflection of her impact in the classroom.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Munro! 👏
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. @unevadareno alumni Nick Cordova, ‘17, returned to campus to present during AI in a Day, sharing insights on the future of artificial intelligence and innovation. We’re proud to continue growing our partnership with @Microsoft and creating opportunities that connect industry and the classroom. 🐺💻
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. @Nevada_Softball student-athlete and Reno native Karolyn Glover has been named the Credit Union 1 Community Champion, recognizing her exceptional dedication to civic engagement, leadership and service in Nevada's College Town.
CU1 will make a $500 donation in Glover’s name to the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. bit.ly/3OfIFF9
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𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙎𝙏𝙐𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 🚨
Lawlor tomorrow is going to be ROCKING 🔥
Additional tickets may be released tomorrow at noon. Stay tuned 👀
#BattleBorn
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We are pleased to inform you that today, Jan. 12, 2026, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has announced that the University of Nevada is among only 277 institutions recognized as belonging to the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. bit.ly/4qidaIB
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Congratulations to Washoe County Commissioners Clara Andriola and Mariluz Garcia on being elected as Chair and Vice Chair of the Washoe County Commission!
Chair Andriola and Vice Chair Garcia are also both proud alumni of the University of Nevada!
Go Pack! 🐺🐺
So proud!!!
The @CarnegieFdn has once again recognized the @unevadareno with the prestigious Elective Classification for Community Engagement, placing it among just 277 institutions nationwide. This honor reflects the University’s strong commitment to community-engaged scholarship, meaningful partnerships and impactful contributions through teaching, research and service.
Thank you to @UNevadaGov and everyone who helped make this achievement possible. Together, we continue advancing our mission as a public, land-grant, R1 institution dedicated to impact and equity. Read more at bit.ly/4qidaIB
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. @unrengineering is marking two changes in departmental leadership this fall. Professor Shamik Sengupta has been appointed as the Chair of the Computer Science & Engineering department, and Professor Bahram Parvin has been appointed as the Chair of the Electrical & Biomedical Engineering department. bit.ly/49ced6G
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Last week, Collegiate Academy hosted Night with Nevada in Southern Nevada, an event helping to educate youth and families in Clark County on all of the opportunities the University of Nevada has to offer them as they pursue their educational dreams.
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The risks of new diseases continue to threaten livestock and wildlife across the West. To help Nevada’s Tribal communities prevent and respond faster to outbreaks, @UNRExtension is hosting a free Tribal Nations Emergency Preparedness and Response Training, Jan. 6–8, at the University’s Main Station Farm and Science Center. bit.ly/4rX0OHh
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Today, @Pres_Sandoval recognized @ClarkCountySch learning strategist at Kenny Guinn M.S., Katie Grill, with the @unevadareno Excellence in Education award. Katie is a 3-time alumna of Nevada with a commitment students & their learning. Congrats, Katie! @CCSDEngage
































