Sagebrushers

In this episode of Sagebrushers, President Sandoval chats with Carina Black, the first Executive Director of the NorthernNevada International Center, which builds bridges of understanding and fosters global engagement through international exchanges, refugee resettlement andlanguage access.

In this commemorative episode of Sagebrushers, we celebrate the University's 150th birthday. Join us as we flip the script and University First Lady and Reynolds School of Journalism Alumna Lauralyn Sandoval interviews her husband, University President Brian Sandoval.

Join the dynamic duo as they discuss their first experiences at the University and their hopes for the next 150 years.

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University President Brian Sandoval and Stephanie Gibson, Director of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, discuss the University’s free public museum.

During the episode, Gibson highlights a recent generous donation, the unique exhibitions on display and the notable artists featured there. She also talks about her efforts to make art accessible to all Nevadans. She focuses on encouraging students of various ages and disciplines to visit and engage with the museum’s collection.

This episode of Sagebrushers covers all things college football with University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval and Coach Jeff Choate, the 28th head coach of the Nevada Football program.

Prior to joining the Nevada Football program in December 2023, Choate was co-defensive coordinator for the Texas Longhorns, the head coach for the Montana State Bobcats, and the running back and linebacker coach for the Boise State Broncos. He was also a former linebacker for the Montana Western Bulldogs. His history of rebuilding teams, instilling discipline and leading them to victory makes the Wolf Pack excited for the upcoming football season.

Choate and Sandoval discuss the different values Choate looks for in his coaches and players, the team’s plans to engage community members around Northern Nevada, his work to prepare his players for the UNLV game and more.

University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval visits with Executive Director of the First Generation Student Center, Ellen Houston. Houston, who was a first-generation student at the University in the 90s, has focused her career on ensuring that first-generation students build a positive foundation.

During the episode, President Sandoval and Houston discuss the Upward Bound Programs, the PAC program and other benefits offered to first-generation students in this episode.

University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval visits with Foundation Professor Peter Goin. Goin, who has worked on the University campus since 1984, is a photographer, author and visual historian.

During the episode, Sandoval and Goin explore his work documenting the visual history of Lake Tahoe, the Nevada Test Site and the Black Rock Desert. Goin also shares how photography education has evolved and the impact that smartphones have had on the art form.

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval chats with psychology professor Paul Kwon, who studies optimism and resilience. Kwon shares valuable tools on how to cope with some of

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with School of Public Health Dean Muge Akpinar, who has had a compelling career in global health and now brings that knowledge and experience to the University.

Sandoval and Akpinar discuss her journey in public health and the school’s important role in the community as its graduates and faculty impact community well being, policy and implement system change.

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with Associate Professor Thomas White.

White researches space by recreating astrophysical conditions in the laboratory, effectively creating mini-planets and stars. During the episode, Sandoval and White discuss working with billion-dollar lasers and new ways to inspire students to ignite their curiosity.

In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with the University’s Sustainability Manager Phoebe Judge.

In this special Earth Day episode, Sandoval and Judge discuss the University’s strategic goal of "Making Silver and Blue the New Green." They delve into the progress the University is making and examine future strategies that will help to reduce our campus' carbon footprint.  Additionally, they talk about the possibilities and growth of the new sustainability certificate that will be offered at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus starting in fall 2024.