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Nevada Governor visits the University

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo visited the 69ÀÏʪ»ú¸£Àû 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 69ÀÏʪ»ú¸£Àû — 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.

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2025 Research & Innovation Awards

Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships

Group of seven individuals posing with a large check at the 69ÀÏʪ»ú¸£Àû Innovation Center Makerthon 5 event, under a lit-up sign reading "Makerthon 5! Click Bond.

Makerthon 5 has students design products to meaningfully enhance the aging journey

Team Turbo Toads takes home $2,000 prize for ‘RemiDeck,’ easier-to-handle deck of cards with meaningful personalization

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69ÀÏʪ»ú¸£Àû awarded ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity’ designation by APLU

Association of Public Land-grant designation acknowledges public research universities supporting economic development