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    Wolf Pack To Play San Jose State At Sam Boyd Stadium

    Dec 08, 2020

    UNR’s football team will use Sam Boyd Stadium as its home field Friday night for its game against unbeaten San Jose State, with a spot in the December 19 Mountain West title game on the line. 

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    UNR Suspending In-Class Instruction, Most On-Campus Housing

    Oct 09, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — A recent spike in COVID-19 cases at the University of Nevada, Reno is prompting the school to suspend all in-class instruction effective Nov. 30.

    UNR officials also are telling most students not to return to residence halls after Thanksgiving.

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    Former Nevada Governor Sandoval Named New UNR President

    Sep 17, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has been named president of the University of Nevada, Reno.

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    UNR President Search Committee Recommends Former Governor

    Sep 17, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has been recommended by a search committee to move forward as a candidate for president of the University of Nevada, Reno.

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    Data About UNR Alumni, Donors May Have Been Stolen In May

    Sep 11, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — School officials say alumni and donors from the University of Nevada, Reno may have had their information stolen in a data breach that occurred in May.

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    3 Join Ex-Nevada Gov. Sandoval As UNR President Finalists

    Sep 10, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Experienced leaders at universities in Arizona, Texas and Ohio have joined ex-Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval as finalists to become the next president of the University of Nevada, Reno.

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    With $12M From US Government, UNR To Decontaminate Building

    Sep 09, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno has secured $12 million in federal money it will use to start decontaminating a campus building that was once used to test radium.

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    K-9 For University Of Nevada, Reno Dies While On The Job

    Jul 17, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — A police dog with the University of Nevada, Reno has died.

    The black Labrador named Bonnie was sniffing for evidence related to a shooting when she was struck by a vehicle after walking into the roadway.

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    Some UNR Alumni, Students Push For Kaepernick Statue At Mackay Stadium

    Jul 15, 2020

    Four years ago, 

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    Barnes & Noble College Will Manage UNR Book Store, Wolf Shop

    Jun 15, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — An affiliate of the Barnes & Noble bookstore chain is taking over management of the campus bookstore and gift shop at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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    Reno University Wants To Bring Kaepernick Back To Campus

    Jun 11, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno has announced that it plans to bring Colin Kaepernick back to the campus where he attended college and craft policies to make the campus better for black students, faculty and staff.

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    Could Eating Better Boost Immunity?

    Apr 13, 2020

    Good nutrition makes for a healthier body - even school

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    UNR President Johnson Postpones Departure Until Dec. 31

    Apr 09, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — The state Board of Regents has abandoned plans to appoint an acting president at the University of Nevada, Reno while it searches for a permanent replacement for outgoing President Marc Johnson.

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    Former Nevada Governor Leaving MGM To Pursue UNR Presidency

    Apr 01, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is stepping down from his position at MGM Resorts to pursue the presidency at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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    UNR Not Refunding Students Moving Out Of Dorms Due To Outbreak

    Mar 20, 2020

    The University of Nevada, Reno is drawing criticism over its announcement that students leaving their dormitories because of the coronavirus would not receive refunds for the remaining days they’ve paid for in the school year.

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    UNR Prof: The Time For This Water-Saving Grain In Nevada Is Now

    Mar 13, 2020
    Nevada’s agricultural producers often
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    Nevada Coach Jay Norvell Receives New 5-Year Contract

    Mar 04, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada football coach Jay Norvell has a new five-year contract that runs through the 2024 season.

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    UNR Hosts 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Conference

    Mar 03, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Local and regional industries are gathering at the University of Nevada, Reno to discuss how to face growing challenges in cybersecurity.

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    UNR Dorm Closed In Explosion To Reopen In August

    Feb 20, 2020
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    Four Arrests In 2018 Beatings, Armed Robberies Near UNR

    Dec 20, 2019
    Reno police have arrested four suspects in connection with a year-long investigation into the beating and armed robbery of five college-aged men near the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.
     
    Police said Thursday that three of the assailants allegedly involved in the e
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    Despite Sharp Rise, Increased Reports Of Campus Sex Assaults Seen As A Positive

    Dec 17, 2019

    Sexual assaults on Nevada’s two largest campuses rose sharply from 2017 to 2018.

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    UNR Promoting Free-Tuition For Low-Income Students

    Dec 06, 2019
    The University of Nevada, Reno is reaching out to prospective students about financial aid opportunities for lower-income families.
     
    School officials hosted a news conference Thursday with students who have received free tuition, fees and books from the Nevada Guarantee pro
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    UNR President Johnson Stepping Down In June

    Nov 01, 2019

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson has announced plans to step down this summer after more than eight years on the job to transition to a faculty position.

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    Campus Hate Speech Challenges UNR Administration

    Oct 28, 2019

    UNR was thrust into an uncomfortable spotlight in 2017 when one of its students was photographed at the violent white supremacist

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    Starting Nevada QB Malik Henry Benched To Focus On Academics

    Oct 23, 2019

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada football coach Jay Norvell says he's benching starting quarterback Malik Henry so he can focus on his studies.

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