Howl and Snap A photo celebration of the Wolf Pack in motion
Howl and Snap
Recalling great moments at the 69老湿机福利 through Howl & Snap鈥檚 photo journal
Our new Howl & Snap photo collection captures the energy, traditions, and everyday moments of University life — one snap at a time. And who better to (spirit) kick it off than Nevada Wolf Pack cheerleader Jean-Alexander Fonville?
As a hype man, Fonville’s motto is: “If I’m not the loudest person in here, I’m not doing it right.” Here, Fonville gets loud during A Journey Through 150 Years, the 69老湿机福利’s 150th anniversary celebration, on Oct. 10, 2024. Fonville will graduate in May 2025 with a degree in communications.
Empowering women in tech
Nicole Beaulieu (right), chief technology officer at Figure and a Ph.D. candidate in computer science, speaks with Dean of The College of Business Greg Mosier (left), at the Women in Tech Roundtable. The roundtable is part of the Women in Technology initiative — supported by Maureen T. Mullarkey-Miller ’88 MBA and Steven Miller — which empowers women to excel in technology-driven fields. Through mentorship and community, the initiative is shaping a future where diversity drives innovation.
Exploring art and innovation
Guests admire installations in the Lilley Museum of Art Front Door Gallery. The space includes an expansive mural, “Emerald Bay,” painted with an adaptive head-pointer paintbrush by Connor Fogal, a digital media producer/editor with the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Currently on display at The Lilley: “Connect the Dots: Highlights from the Lilley Museum Collection,” “Off Kilter, On Point: Art of the 1960s from Colorado State University,” and “Whittell Forest – A Living Laboratory,” featuring photography by Bobby Lee.
Uniting for change
Reynelda James, Numu Elder, gives a blessing during the Tribal Leaders Summit on Feb. 4, 2025, at Lawlor Events Center. Hosted by the Office of Indigenous Relations and the University Center for Economic Development, the summit brought together tribal leaders to discuss issues affecting the community. Leaders also participated in a roundtable discussion with University President Brian Sandoval ‘86 and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.
Welcoming leadership
The newly appointed dean of the Orvis School of Nursing, Charles Yingling, gives remarks during his welcome reception, as President Brian Sandoval ‘86 and Provost Jeff Thompson listen. In his first message to the nursing community, he said, “I recently came across a quote from our first dean, Dr. Doris Yingling, who remarked, ‘No period in nursing has seen so many changes as the past 10 years.’ While I share her unique last name, we’re not related. However, perhaps it’s fitting that two Yingling’s have led Orvis through times of transformation.’”
Supporting success
Second-year medical student Emily Bernamonti enjoys freshly brewed coffee in the newly updated UNR Med Student Learning & Wellness Resource Center inside the Center for Molecular Medicine. The space provides M.D. students with access to a variety of programs, mental health resources and learning specialists to support their well-being, build resilience and strengthen their mental health while navigating the challenges of their training.
Preserving Native landscapes
University Extension volunteer Holly Clifford helps plant sensitive native seedlings at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas. Inside the Nuwu Pahsats — Southern Paiute for “People’s Garden” — guests can explore a variety of plants; demonstration gardens and exhibits that honor the way of life of Southern Nevada’s Indigenous communities. Part of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, University Extension has offices statewide to serve Nevadans.
Reaching for the stars
A young attendee chats with Carson Peterson, a junior in mechanical engineering and aviation lead for the Aerospace Club, during the Women in Space event. Co-hosted by the University of Nevada, the College of Engineering, Research & Innovation, the Washoe County School District and Pathways to Aviation, the event featured retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force Col. Eileen Collins. Speaking to a crowd of about 300 – many children and teens – Collins shared her journey to NASA and stories about life aboard the International Space Station.
A journey into film and media
Reynolds School of Journalism students (from left) Jace Ouchida, Saurabh Chawla, Clayton Posey and Averey O’Leary pose outside the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, in January. Over four days — along with Associate Dean and Professor of Electronic Media Kari Barber — the group viewed more than ten film screenings, heard from world-renowned directors and learned about the film distribution process. This is the first of several travel initiatives the Reynolds School has planned for the year.
Exploring digital media and research
High school students explore the @One Digital Media and Technology Center’s photo and video studio inside the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center during Collegiate Academy Research Day. History 102C students from Reed High School spent the morning learning to navigate University Libraries’ spaces and search for materials. Collegiate Academy, a dual-credit program under the Office of the Provost, allows students to take University courses in their high school classrooms, earning college credit at a discounted cost. The program is a partnership between the University and school districts throughout Nevada.
Inspiring the next generation
During a field trip to campus, young visitors explore the “very big and cool” world of public health and the many ways public health touches lives. “Public health is about community impact,” said School of Public Health Dean Dr. Muge Akpinar-Elci. “These opportunities to engage are a prime example of our work and a chance to inspire the next generation. The curiosity of these children and their enthusiasm for learning is exciting for the future of public health.”
New leadership and growth
Master of Social Work Program Director Malikah Marrus joined the School of Social Work in January 2025, a time of exciting growth under the leadership of Dean Lillian Wichinsky. Through education, research and public service, the School of Social Work prepares ethical and effective social workers to challenge injustice and promote a more humane world.
Full-circle mentorship
Sammy Rosales ’17, ’19 M.A. stands to guide parents and students through a 69老湿机福利 workshop at the College of Education and Human Development. A proud Dean’s Future Scholars (DFS) member for 18 years, Sammy joined the program in sixth grade, mentored students throughout his undergraduate and graduate studies, and became a DFS school counselor. In a full-circle moment, 17% of the current DFS mentoring team were once his mentees, reflecting the program’s strong culture of giving back.
Ecosystem health
Foundation Professor Sudeep Chandra, director of the Global Water Center and professor of limnology for the College of Science, discusses the health of Lake Tahoe during a recent “Talks at Tahoe” event. The center spearheads impactful projects worldwide. Chandra is particularly excited about a collaboration with the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe to protect vital ecosystems, including the last self-sustaining lake population of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout – Nevada’s state fish – a threatened species under the Federal Endangered Species Act.