Join us in the mountains
where art, science and the environment meet.

Located less than one mile from the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe’s Wayne L. Prim Campus merges experiences across education, research, creative and scholarly work in a stunning mountain environment. With the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe as inspiration, we invite students and faculty, researchers and scholars, artists and leaders to our campus for cutting-edge collaborations and interdisciplinary activities. Join us in the mountains where art, science and the environment meet.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe in the news

From stream to lake: new study shows the impact of upstream dynamics on the health of Lake Tahoe
October 02, 2025Researcher Kelly Loria’s recent publication takes a closer look at watershed interactions at the lake through cutting-edge monitoring systems

Classical music comes to life at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe
September 12, 2025University students learn from world-renowned musicians in a three-day intensive program

What are rivers really worth? Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV and partners lead a global rethink of freshwater value
August 15, 2025Local lessons from Lake Tahoe and the Truckee, Walker, and Colorado rivers inform new approaches to accounting for rivers’ economic, cultural, and ecological benefits

Art for all levels in the Summer Arts Workshops
Artists of all levels are invited to expand their creative skill set in the stunning setting of the Sierra Nevada for these five-day intensive summer workshops.

Visit the Wayne L Prim Library Building
The Prim Library Building at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe is a stunning space for studying, research, events and exhibits. This remarkable building was presented with an AIA Nevada Merit Award in 2007 on behalf of Lake|Flato Architects in recognition of its exceptional design and sustainability elements.