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Health & Medicine

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 6: Professor Paul Kwon

Kwon and University President Brian Sandoval discuss how to identify the successful ingredients of optimism, build resiliency in the LBGTQIA2S+ community, and cope with betrayal

Brian Sandoval sitting next to Paul Kwon in the podcasting studio holding up Wolf Pack hand signs.
6/21/2024
Science & Technology

Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?

Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol

A rainbow descends from the top left part of the photo toward downtown Reno.
6/27/2024
Education & Public Service

Â鶹ӳ»­â€™s QLAB prepares for Pride Month

How the board empowers and supports LGBTQIA2S+ groups on campus

A photo of a pride flag complete with an ASUN (Associated Students of the University of Â鶹ӳ»­) logo at the bottom. Picture taken in between the Joe Crowley Student Union and the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.
6/14/2024
Research & Innovation

Emily Hobson, second University faculty member ever selected National Humanities Center Fellow

Yearlong fellowship work focuses on the history of HIV/AIDS prison activism in the United States

Emily Hobson in front of a bookshelf.
6/10/2024
Media & Society

Honoring Pride: Professor’s insights on workplace professionalism as key to LQBTQ+ inclusivity

Steven Frese is a contributor of research in LGBTQ+ inclusivity in hiring and conferences

A man in a blue and white polka-dotted long-sleeved shirt and a vest poses in front of a tall, golden building.
6/7/2024

InTransition

The transgender community waits for health care to catch up

Get the story about LGBTQIA health care

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University Libraries looking for students to “Make Their Markâ€

Supporting gay boys in school and beyond

Embracing Pride Authentically, Fully, and Wholeheartedly
Media & Society

Understanding the impact of social media on LGBTQIA+ activism and protest

Professor Paromita Pain discusses her research on the complexities of cross-cultural LGBTQIA+ activism in the digital age

Paromita Pain holding her book.
3/4/2024
Health & Medicine

Orvis School of Nursing parades proudly at Northern Â鶹ӳ»­ Pride

Orvis School of Nursing has celebrated Northern Â鶹ӳ»­ Pride for another year, participating in the parade and festival

A group of 25 students, faculty and friends standing in front of a float decorated for pride, holding a pride flag
8/3/2023
Education & Public Service

How can people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community boost their resilience?

Those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community can use several techniques to boost their resilience in the face of discrimination

Students hold a banner that reads, "Â鶹ӳ»­ has Pack PRIDE!" at the annual Pride parade in downtown Reno. Many people are dressed in rainbow UNR t-shirts.
6/20/2023
Science & Technology

Exploring ice and expanding access

Hydrogeology student Drake McCrimmon found space to be himself while doing science on the Greenland ice sheet.

A male and a female stand on an ice sheet, posing with a LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
7/20/2022
Education & Public Service

Understanding marginalized experiences to actively implement research

Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Research mentor Sarah Mitchell, Ph.D., sheds lighton the significance of research regarding marginalized identities

Dr. Sarah Mitchell and her mentee Talaya Flicop posing with Flicop's final version of their Undergraduate Research project.
7/19/2022
Media & Society

Sharing global LGBTQIA+ perspectives on media

Journalism professor examines social media’s impact on LGBTQIA+ activism

A headshot of Dr. Paromita Pain.
7/19/2022
Education & Public Service

LGBTQ studies minor added to Â鶹ӳ»­ curriculum

Gender, Race & Identity Department Chair Dr. Emily Hobson discusses the department’s recent expansion

Photo of the Thompson Building, where the Gender, Race & Identity department is located.
7/18/2022
Impact & Student Success

Public health highlight: Veronika Scavacini

Veronika Scavacini is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ and Latine communities and has dedicated their career to addressing health disparities through the lens of economics

Veronika Scavacini headshot
6/23/2022
Science & Technology

‘Queering STEM Culture’ set to publish June 28

Engineering professor co-edits book exploring experiences of queer and trans community and their allies in post-secondary STEM settings.

Head shot of Kelly Cross
6/22/2022