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Campus Life & Athletics

Celebrate Black History Month with the Wolf Pack

Campus events that foster connection, creativity and belonging are scheduled throughout the month

Three students smiling and holding a thumbs up.
2/2/2026
Education & Public Service

Spotlighting the legacy of Black educators in Navajo Nation schools

Research traces the overlooked impact of desegregation-era policies

A row of empty desks in a classroom.
1/27/2026
Education & Public Service

Dean Donald Easton-Brooks appointed to editorial board of 鈥楾he Urban Review鈥

Appointment recognizes Easton-Brooks鈥 commitment to advancing urban education research

Dean Donald Easton-Brooks
1/22/2026
Impact & Student Success

Laugh, learn, repeat: Comics take on health education

Steven Christian, a third year MD/Ph.D. student, turns medical education into engaging comics that connect, inform and delight audiences far beyond the classroom

Portrait of M.D/Ph.D. student, Steven Christian, holding a sign that reads "My white coat represents ... my ability to combat health disparities."
6/24/2025
Impact & Student Success

Grads of the Pack: Tiffany Young

Educational leadership doctoral student is set to receive her third degree from the University

Tiffany Young.
5/9/2025
Impact & Student Success

推荐杏吧原创 students volunteer with local nonprofits on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service

Students participate in civic service with two local nonprofit organizations, making an impact on the community

A group of eight students wearing Nevada Wolf Pack branded clothing stand in a gym, posing together.
2/10/2025
Education & Public Service

Black farmers in Nevada: Uncovering a hidden community

Andrew Waaswa reflects on his journey from North Carolina鈥檚 farmlands to Nevada鈥檚 arid landscapes, discovering Extension鈥檚 strong support for Black farmers in Clark County

A large group of people stand between rows of crops on a farm.
2/26/2025
Education & Public Service

Faces of the Pack: Sheena Harvey 鈥 Standards support career success

推荐杏吧原创 graduate leads fitness, recreational initiatives

Sheena Harvey.
2/26/2025
Arts & Culture

Living round, brown and powerful abroad

推荐杏吧原创 student Grace Graham talks about her experience studying with the University Studies Abroad Consortium in Valencia, Spain

Grace standing next to a large statue of the letters UPV on a sunny day.
2/26/2025
Education & Public Service

Faces of the Pack: Jody Lykes鈥 energy radiates from The Honors College

Recruiter, adjunct instructor, community leader makes wide contributions

Jody Lykes.
2/25/2025
Campus Life & Athletics

推荐杏吧原创 celebrates Black History Month with events in February

Events honor heritage, culture and community

A large group of students pose around the Black Cultural Fest presentation board in a JCSU ballroom.
1/31/2025
Research & Innovation

Anthropology doctoral candidate takes home a national Three-Minute Thesis competition title

Kendra Isable represented the University at the Council of Graduate Schools annual conference in St. Louis

Twelve individuals stand on stage smiling.
12/18/2024
Arts & Culture

鈥楢frica in Reno鈥 series of events held in September on campus

The African Students鈥 Association discusses the success of this year鈥檚 event series, details their goals on campus and how others can join the association

Colorful red, black, yellow and green hanging paper banners.
10/18/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Multicultural Center to celebrate Juneteenth at the 36th Annual Juneteenth Festival

Visit the Multicultural Center鈥檚 booth on June 16 at Rancho San Rafael Park

Seven children participate in a potato bag race in a field while a smiling crowd watches.
6/12/2024
Media & Society

NEH names University Associate Professor Justin Gifford as new Fellow

Taking a step back from teaching to focus on writing a biography

Justin Gifford is an associate professor of English literature.
5/16/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Nevada Athletics Black History Month feature: Michael "Fly" Gray

Hear from Nevada Basketball alumni Michael "Fly" Gray about his experience at the University and how it helped him become the person he is today

Screenshot of the video interview of Michael Gray. The Nevada Sport Wolf logo appears along with "Michael 'Fly' Gray. Nevada Men's Basketball (1977-79)"
3/29/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Nevada Athletics Black History Month feature: Merlene Aitken-Smith

Hear from University of Nevada Athletics' Deputy Athletics Director Merlene Aitken-Smith about her experience at the University of Nevada and what Black History Month means to her

Photo of Merlene Aitken-Smith being interviewed
3/15/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Nevada Athletics Black History Month Feature: Brianna Gladney

Hear from University of Nevada Associate Athletics Director, Brianna Gladney about what Black History Month means to her

Photo of Brianna Gladney speak about her experience at the University of Nevada Athletics
3/4/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Otis Burrell a high jump giant

The amazing competitive life of a Wolf Pack great

A black and white photo of Otis Burrell wearing a Nevada Track and Field uniform as he jumps over a high bar outside.
2/6/2024
Impact & Student Success

Celebrate Black History Month with the Multicultural Center

Events celebrating history and culture are planned throughout February

A group of 24 students stand in front of two tables in the Multicultural Center on campus. The wall behind them is a mural with flowers and green hills and the words "Our Bodies Our Land" is visible in the mural.
1/31/2024
Campus Life & Athletics

Connection key to supporting Black engineering students

New chapter of National Society of Black Engineers closes out its first semester at the University

Five students sitting on chairs, facing left frame of the photo. A seated woman and man are in the background.
12/5/2023
Media & Society

Journalism professor鈥檚 film competes nationwide

Documentary reveals racism confronted by first African American female sportscaster, Jayne Kennedy

Melissa McClinton and Jayne Kennedy
9/19/2023
Campus Life & Athletics

A first Black graduate, and a life worth remembering

Theodore Miller鈥檚 graduation in 1930 in engineering was a groundbreaking one for the University

A letter written by Theodore Miller dated December 15, 1976 that reads: Mr. Warren . d鈥橝zevedo, Professor Department of Anthropology University of Nevada Reno, Nevada 89507 Dear Prof. d鈥橝zevedo; I have been to several major book stores in San Francisco, only to find that your book 鈥淎merican Indian and Black Students at the 推荐杏吧原创鈥 is not available. I would appreciate it very much if you would send me a copy. The September issue of 鈥淭he Alumni News鈥 listed your book value at Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2.50). I am enclosing a check for Three Dollars ($3.00) to cover the cost of mailing. I have contributed annually to the UNR Alumni Association for a number of years. My wife and I drive to Reno occasionally and I usually try to visit the University. On my next visit I will stop in and say hello to you. We should have a very interesting visit. Sincerely yours, Signed Theodore H. Miller Class of 1930 P.S. I am listed in the 1st Edition, 1975-1976, Volume 1 of Who鈥檚 Who Among Black Americans. Also listed in the 1951 edition of Who鈥檚 Who on the Pacific Coast. Also in the 1957 edition of Who鈥檚 Who in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
6/16/2023
Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Black Diaspora Coordinator Brandon Sanders

Sanders talks about the Black Diaspora Program and last month鈥檚 Black History Month events

Brandon Sanders smiling in a black suit and white collared button up in front of a glass window that opens up to a blue sky and other concrete buildings.
3/13/2023
Impact & Student Success

Multicultural Center鈥檚 FreeWall Jam event brings inspiration, camaraderie and discussion to campus

Spray painting artist 鈥淒oomed Movement,鈥 Terrence Hammond, creates art with students and community

Woman stands outside next to two freewalls that together are spray painted to reflect the combined art of many people who attended the FreeWall Jam event. The mural is colorful and features images of hearts and people and stairs.
3/9/2023

Michael Coray: 鈥楤ringing voices to the table that otherwise might not have been heard鈥

University鈥檚 first black professor of history was a groundbreaking figure

Close up candid of Suzi and Michael Coray in black and white. The couple is looking in the distance and smiling.
2/28/2023