UNR at Lake Tahoe

UNR at Lake Tahoe Earn credits, explore sustainability and immerse yourself in experiential learning at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

The University of Nevada, Reno began operations at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe on July 1, 2022, after entering into an agreement to acquire Sierra Nevada University in Incline Village, Nevada. This spectacular 18-acre setting in the fragrant pines of Incline Village opens up opportunities for our students, faculty, staff and friends to learn, teach, research and share their knowle

dge here in the High Sierra. The University of Nevada, Reno is developing a multi-campus approach to solving the environmental challenges associated with Lake Tahoe’s air- and watershed, incorporating important issues such as sustainability more directly into the curriculum and developing exciting new ways to engage our students through the learning environment that is Lake Tahoe.

05/30/2026

Registration is now open for the Tahoe Summer Arts Workshops at

Spend time creating in inspiring studio spaces, learning from experienced artists, and exploring your creative side in one of the most beautiful places to make art.

Workshops include photography, fired pottery, printmaking, oil painting, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, abstract painting, and more.

Whether you are just starting out or already have experience, there is space for you to learn, experiment, and grow.

“… Everything changed for Izzy Sandoval when she enrolled in a sustainability certificate program at the Lake Tahoe camp...
05/21/2026

“… Everything changed for Izzy Sandoval when she enrolled in a sustainability certificate program at the Lake Tahoe campus.

During this experience, she was challenged with the task of figuring out a sustainable change that could be made to the campus. With a background in science laboratories, this challenged her in a new way, as the sustainability efforts were centered in both science and people.

“A lot of the class was about the people-side of sustainability. It’s really easy to focus on science, because science is undeniable, but understanding people, their needs, their economics and their culture, that’s the hard part,” she said.

During her time working on the sustainability certificate, she was able to connect with the professors, one being Brennan Lagasse ( ), an assistant professor at the Tahoe campus, who focused on creating informed experiences for students combining education with real-world applications.”

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Celebrating the incredible students of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe 🌲💙From research and creative project...
05/13/2026

Celebrating the incredible students of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe 🌲💙

From research and creative projects to hands-on experiences and community impact, the Student Showcase and Celebration highlighted the passion, innovation, and talent that make the Lake Tahoe campus so special.

Thank you to all the students, faculty, and supporters who made this event such a success. The future is bright at Tahoe ✨

05/11/2026

🌲Thank you to the Sugar Pine Foundation for partnering with the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe for a Community Engaged Learning weekend course this May.

University students spent the weekend planting trees with Maria Mircheva, Executive Director of the Sugar Pine Foundation. Students learned about blister rust, a non-native invasive disease impacting white pines across the Tahoe Basin. Just before the weekend rains, each student planted 10 Western White Pine saplings resistant to blister rust in an open area along the Fiberboard Freeway near Brockway Summit.

The experience brought together students from a wide range of majors, including Public Health, Anthropology, Kinesiology, Geography, Neuroscience and Hydrology, creating opportunities for hands-on learning and interdisciplinary connection.

A special thank you to Maria, and the Sugar Pine Foundation for sharing your time, expertise and commitment to restoration in the Tahoe Basin.

In her talk, Dr. Elizabeth Leger described that a Natural History Museum is not only a place to preserve and reflect on ...
05/08/2026

In her talk, Dr. Elizabeth Leger described that a Natural History Museum is not only a place to preserve and reflect on the past, but also a space that helps guide our future through discovery, care, and commitment to collections.

If you’d like to get involved with the Museum of Natural History at the University of Nevada, Reno connect with Dr. Leger at [email protected], or at the University’s next “Day at the Museum” on October 17th! 

Come discover how the past is helping us better understand the future of our natural world, this Thursday May 7th at 6PM...
05/04/2026

Come discover how the past is helping us better understand the future of our natural world, this Thursday May 7th at 6PM in the Primm Library at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

Join us for an evening exploring the biodiversity of our region, with a special look inside the Museum of Natural History at UNR. Dr. Beth Leger will take us behind the scenes of the museum’s plant and animal collections and how these archives continue to shape research, education, and outreach today.

Join us for the next Tahoe Series event: Nevada’s Amazing Biodiversity with Dr. Elizabeth Leger 🌿Explore the incredible ...
04/29/2026

Join us for the next Tahoe Series event: Nevada’s Amazing Biodiversity with Dr. Elizabeth Leger 🌿

Explore the incredible diversity of plant life and ecosystems across Nevada, and learn how research is shaping conservation, restoration and land management across the state.

📍 Prim Library, at the Lake Tahoe Campus (Incline Village, NV)
📅 Thursday, May 7
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
🎟️ Free event — all ages welcome — free parking

Come curious and leave inspired by the natural world around us 💚

04/27/2026

Is the Tahoe region in a snow drought? The answer is more nuanced than you might think...

Even when precipitation is close to average, warmer temperatures mean more of it falls as rain, or melts before it can accumulate. The result is a below-average snowpack with real consequences for water resources and recreation.

Adrian Harpold, Associate Professor of Mountain Ecohydrology at the Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability, explains the science behind snow droughts and why they’re intensifying in warmer, drier years.

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04/23/2026

Bring the whole family out for a free Friday afternoon of fun, connection and earth-friendly learning at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus on Friday, April 24, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of poetry at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.Two-term California State...
04/21/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of poetry at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

Two-term California State Poet Laureate Lee Herrick will present a reading and discussion of his work on April 24 at 6:00 PM in Prim Library.
Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Herrick, the first Asian American to serve as California Poet Laureate and the first to be reappointed to a second term, is the author of four acclaimed poetry collections, including In Praise of Late Wonder and Scar and Flower. His work explores identity, memory, and belonging with clarity and depth.

📍 In person | Free to attend

Come experience an evening of powerful storytelling and conversation.

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