University of Nevada, Reno, Government and Community Engagement

09/16/2026

🍕🏛️ Join us on Tuesday, September 22 from 2:00 - 300 p.m. in the Rita Laden Senate Chambers for a complimentary lunch and chat with Nevada State Senate Minority Leader Robin Titus!

Minority Leader Titus is a graduate of the University of Nevada with a B.S. and M.D., and serves as the Chief of Staff for the South Lyon Medical Center while not in the Legislature.

We encourage you to attend and enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks.

Please RSVP here: https://nevada.formstack.com/forms/september_22_2026_pizza_and_politics_with_nevada_senate_minority_leader_robin_titus

09/15/2026

09/12/2026

Alumni in Government Weekly Highlight🏛️:

Clara Andriola is the chair of the Washoe County Commission, serving District 4 encompassing East Sparks, Hidden Valley, and Spanish Springs.

Chair Andriola is committed to her community in various capacities, and as such, holds many nonprofit management credentials. For the past 11 years, Chair Andriola has been the Executive Director of the Reno Rodeo Foundation, helping children who have extraordinary needs through programs such as the Denim Drive, Reading Rooms, and Rodeo Wish.

Chair Andriola graduated from the University of Nevada with an MBA.

09/05/2026

Alumni in Government Weekly Highlight🏛️:

P.K. O’Neill serves in the State Assembly as a representative for district 40, covering Carson City, Story County and part of Washoe County. During the 2025 Legislative session, Assemblymember O’Neill served on the Commerce and Labor, Revenue, and Ways and Means Committees.

Assemblymember O’Neill is a retired Division Chief at the Nevada Department of Public Safety. His work did not stop after retirement and Assemblymember O’Neill began to work as a consultant with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the FBI.

Assemblymember O’Neill graduated with a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus.

09/01/2026

🐺🏈 LET’S PACK THE STANDS!

Join us on Saturday, September 5 as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at the Wolf Pack’s first home game & Homecoming game of the season! 🎉 Bring your family, friends, and Wolf Pack pride as we celebrate our Hispanic and Latino community together! 💙

🎟️ Students — your ticket is FREE! Don’t miss out. Make sure you claim your ticket and come represent the Wolf Pack! 🐺

🎟️ Community members: Discounted tickets are available through our special VamosPack link!

👉 Link in bio to get your tickets! https://www.gofevo.com/event/Vamospack26

Bring your people. Bring the energy. Let’s make this a game to remember! 🔥 ¡VamosPack! 🐺

¡Acompañanos el sábado 5 de septiembre para dar inicio al Mes de la Herencia Hispana en el primer partido de la temporada del Wolf Pack! 🎉 Trae a tu familia, amistades y todo tu orgullo Wolf Pack mientras celebramos juntos a nuestra comunidad hispana y latina. 💙

🎟️ Estudiantes — ¡tu boleto es GRATIS! No te lo pierdas. ¡Asegúrate de reclamar tu boleto y ven a representar al Wolf Pack! 🐺

🎟️ Miembros de la comunidad: ¡Hay boletos con descuento disponibles a través de nuestro enlace especial de VamosPack!

👉 ¡Enlace en nuestra biografía para obtener tus boletos! https://www.gofevo.com/event/Vamospack26

Trae a tu gente. Trae toda la energía. ¡Hagamos de este un partido inolvidable! 🔥 ¡VamosPack! 🐺

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

Alumni in Government Weekly Highlight🏛️:

Robin Titus serves as a State Senator representing District 17, which covers Churchill, Douglass, Esmeralda, Lyon, Mineral, and part of Nye.

Senator Titus was elected as the Senate Minority Leader in 2025 and holds many honors and awards such as the Family Physician of the Year, UNR School of Medicine Thomas J. Scully Preceptor Carissimus award, University of Nevada School of Medicine Outstanding Alumna, and many more.

Outside of the Legislature, Senator Titus serves as the President of the Smith Valley Historical Society, Chief of Staff of the South Lyon Medical Center, among others.

Senator Titus graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.D.

08/27/2026

The Orvis School of Nursing held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their new Mobile Health in Action unit, a state-of-the-art mobile health vehicle that will bring nurse-led care directly to communities where it is needed most.

Made possible through a partnership between the University of Nevada and Washoe County, it will support individuals experiencing homelessness through StreetReach, and programs serving rural communities, school-aged children and other underserved populations.

Representatives from U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s offices presented certificates of commendation, and Washoe County Manager Kate Thomas and Sparks Councilmember Dian VanderWell attended the event and toured the mobile unit.

08/26/2026

On Monday, the University of Nevada hosted Assistant Secretary of Energy, Audrey Robertson, and Utah Representative Burgess Owens for a conversation on mining education, workforce, and the importance of investing in mining and critical minerals for U.S. national security.

08/26/2026