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Most-ever graduates, nearly 2,000 degrees, to be awarded for 2010 at University of Nevada, Reno

May 7, 2010
By ThisIsReno

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Spring Commencement will confer 1,997 degrees and certificates, the largest number of graduation applicantsin the University’s history. There will be two ceremonies, one for advanced-degree recipients on Fri., May 14 and one for bachelor-degree recipients on Sat., May 15. Both ceremonies will be held on the University’s historic Quadrangle,...
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University celebrates diversity of graduates

April 28, 2010
By ThisIsReno

The University of Nevada, Reno will host several multicultural graduation celebrations in the coming weeks. Latino, African-American and Native American students will each have a special ceremony in addition to the University commencements May 14 and 15. The Latino Convocation, scheduled for 6 p.m. April 30, is in its eighth year. Alternately hosted by...
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Many University students honored as families’ first college graduates

April 26, 2010
By ThisIsReno

The University of Nevada, Reno’s Upward Bound, TRiO and McNair Scholars Graduation Celebration will recognize the great accomplishments of students graduating this spring, many who are low-income, first generation in college or underrepresented students of color. “My parents are a big part in my life and they were the ones who kept encouraging me...
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Nearly 1,500 degree candidates to receive honors at 2009 Winter Commencement

November 30, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Commencement procession begins at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 at Lawlor Events Center The University of Nevada, Reno’s Winter Commencement will take place Saturday, Dec. 5 at Lawlor Events Center. A total of 1,048 bachelor’s degree candidates and 419 advanced degree certificates (master’s and doctoral degrees and education specialist certificates) will...
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Graduation success rate for University of Nevada student-athletes reaches all-time high for second year in a row

November 19, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE The University of Nevada’s Graduation Success Rate for student-athletes is at an all-time high for the second year in a row, according to the most recent data released by the NCAA this week. Nevada’s student-athletes posted an overall Graduation Success Rate of 73 percent, the highest mark in school history and...
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