150th exhibits

Discover 150 years of University history through Libraries exhibits

Featured exhibits

Milestones Celebrating the people, places, and achievements that have formed our campus community.
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Students pose together on Peavine Mountain to paint the 'N with the following people pictured here left to right: Alden D. Hunting, Frances Humphrey, Evalyn Nelson, Gilberta Turner, William M. Esser. UNRA-P3210-02. University Archives.
Traditions A look at the traditions that capture the spirit of our institution.
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Sepia image of Morrill Hall from 1898 featuring Morrill Hall in the distance with a small auxiliary building behind it. UNRA-P218-1. University Archives.
Patents and Innovation 150 years of University innovation and invention.
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Hundreds of Nevada students cheer in the stands of a Nevada football game with the University of Nevada, Reno scoreboard in the background.
University President Brian Sandoval smiles at commencement.

President Sandoval Commencement Celebration

Location: Whittemore Gallery, MIKC 1st floor

Anne Henrietta Martin poses here as a former member of the University of Nevada History Department being awarded an honorary degree. Anne Martin was a large part of the Nevada Suffrage Movement and was the first woman to run for the U.S. Legislature, although she was unsuccessful. UNRA-P423-1. University Archives.

Notable alumni

Location: Whittemore Gallery, MIKC 1st floor

Two students walk alongside the Quad in 1920. Campus Images Collection, UNRA-P641-65. University Archives.

Interactive University timeline

Location: MIKC 2nd floor

A stack of books written by faculty authors sits on a table.

Faculty authors

Location: MIKC 2nd floor

University president John Lilley smiles, seated at a desk in a suit.

University Presidents

Location: MIKC 2nd floor

Students pose with painted hands in the air in front of the painted "N" on Peavine Peak.

Paint the "N" diorama

Location: MIKC 2nd floor

University president Brian Sandoval runs across a football field with the football team, holding a flag and smiling.

Building a Team

Location: Special Collections and University Archives, MIKC 3rd floor

An aerial view of campus as it appeared in 1962. Special Collections and University Archives Photograph Collection, UNRA-P1066-2.

Aerial campus photography

Location: MIKC 4th floor

Two female students study in their dormitory room. Campus Images Collection, UNRA-P3593-004. University Archives.

Building a Campus Community

Previously on display

A bull being held by a student and another student holding a University of Nevada banner are photographed at the California State Fair of 1911. Campus Images Collection, UNRA-P482-166. University Archives.

Building a State University

Previously on display