Sagebrushers

In celebration of Study Abroad Day, join host President Brian Sandoval as he and CEO and President of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Alyssa Nota explore common myths surrounding studying abroad, the experience of participating in a USAC study abroad trip, and the types of extracurricular, internship and volunteer opportunities available while living abroad. Nota also shares detail...

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he, Reynolds School of Journalism Dean Al Stavitsky and Associate Professor Kari Barber discuss the 100-year history of journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, the creation of a documentary about the centennial, ways in which the school is commemorating the centennial celebration and more!

Join host President Brian Sandoval and his guest Assistant Professor of Basque Studies Mariann Vaczi as they discuss Vaczi’s journey from Hungary to play college basketball in Pennsylvania, her passion for Basque culture and her research endeavors as a sports anthropologist, including studying the Basque pelota game and releasing her newest book on human tower building in Catalonia, Spain.

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he and Foundation Professor of Anthropology Richard Scott discuss Scott’s research focus on teeth, his recent trip to study medieval skeletons in Hungary, his experience of likely examining the remains of Norse explorer Erik the Red, his wife Þjódhild, and his son and well-known Icelandic explorer Leif Erikson, and more!

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he and Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Professor Steve Eubanks talk about how the Pride of the Sierra Marching Band prepares for its performances, what's new for the band this year, how Eubanks' experience in high school band inspired him to become a band director and more!

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he and Director of the Latino Research Center and Associate Professor Jafeth Sanchez talk about the Center's recent and upcoming celebrations (including Tu Bienvenida on Oct. 6), its goals for the coming year, Sanchez's experience as a Washoe County math teacher and more.

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he and Nevada Wolf Pack Football Coach Ken Wilson talk about why Wilson decided to return to Nevada, how he plans to make his mark on the program, what he missed most since leaving in 2012 and more.

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he and the Associate Students of the University of Nevada, Reno President Dionne Stanfill and Vice President Bayla Fitzpatrick talk about why they chose to study at the University, how they got involved in student leadership, what goals they plan to accomplish this year and more. 

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he and Coordinator of Indigenous Student Services Markie Wilder talk about supporting Indigenous students on campus, advocating for Nevada's tuition waiver, playing basketball for the Nevada Wolf Pack and more.

Join host President Brian Sandoval as he and Director of Advancements in Teaching Excellence and award-winning Teaching Professor Sarah Cummings talk about teaching, sustainable chemistry, Wolf Pack Athletics and more.

In the second episode of Sagebrushers, President Brian Sandoval hosts Dean of the College of Engineering Manos Maragakis. After nearly 40 years at the University, Dean Maragakis will be stepping down from his role this June and joining the faculty of the College. He and Sandoval talk about the William Pennington Engineering Building, what it's like being a dean while your children attend the Unive...

Hosted by University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval, the podcast’s inaugural episode features Director of the Student Health Center Dr. Cheryl Hug-English, who has held that position since 1994 and graduated from the University twice (once with a bachelor’s in biology and four years later with a medical degree). Dr. Hug-English’s connections to the Wolf Pack stretch well past her own sta...