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Nevada Governor visits the University

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo visited the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV on Feb. 2. During his visit, he met with University President Brian Sandoval, Executive Vice President and Provost Jeff Thompson, University faculty and students, and toured the campus.

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The Office of Government and Community Engagement’s mission is at the core of the mission of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV — that is, to serve the people of our region and our state through interactions of impact helping to shape a bright and exciting future for all Nevadans.

Brian Sandoval

President, Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV

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News from the Pack

In the Sri Lankan grasslands, Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV undergraduate student researcher Avery Nicholas (middle), interviews a Sri Lankan worker (left), with translation assistance from a staff member with the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (right).

Searching for understanding through elephants

Undergraduate researcher, Avery Nicholas, evaluates how anthropology and ecology work together to provide solutions for Human-Elephant Conflict

Four Women wearing lab coats and posing for a picture outside

Renovated Microbiome Undergraduate Boot Camp returns to Northern Nevada in January, Southern Nevada in March

Students gain real-world experience in biomedical data science

Group of individuals from UNR at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities posing with an award in a room decorated with green and white balloons.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting

University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education