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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > leader-of-the-pack

Leader of the Pack - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (257+ words) Dear Wolf Pack Family, We tend to migrate to the University of Nevada in swirls of ambition, hope and optimism. We come from different towns, cities, states and countries, with different goals and reasons why we've chosen to work, study…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > creating-space

Creating Space for Herself " and for Others: Kolby King - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (419+ words) For senior journalism major Kolby King, leadership isn't about waiting for opportunity. It's about stepping forward " sometimes into spaces that weren't designed with her in mind. Kolby is driven by her experience as a profoundly deaf individual. From working with…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > nevada-alumni-playbook

The Nevada Alumni Playbook - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (494+ words) And kick off a new tradition The list of ways to be part of the Pack is long, but one place to start is with one of the Nevada Alumni Association's most beloved traditions " Pack Picnics on the Quad, celebrating…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > powered-by-purpose

Powered by Purpose: Ben Crutchfield - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (560+ words) University of Nevada, Reno Benjamin Crutchfield, Powered by Purpose: A First'Gen Engineer's Road to Nevada and NSBE Building community through engineering and leadership In 2023 when Ben Crutchfield (class of 2026) co-established the University of Nevada, Reno chapter of the National Society…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > a-journey-of-resilence

From First-Gen Struggles to STEM Leadership: Carolina Rocha Becerra - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (927+ words) Carolina Rocha Becerra's story is one of remarkable perseverance and transformation. Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Rocha Becerra '22 (chemistry) arrived on campus as a young adult, facing the daunting challenges of adapting to a new culture, learning English and navigating the…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > protecting-our-state

Shooting Big Lasers and Breaking Barriers: Jaya Sicard - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (491+ words) I was drawn to the University because of its status as an R1 Research Institution," Sicard said. But I only had a nebulous idea about what research really was." Through her participation in the Mc Nair Scholars Program, she was able…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > first-gen-excellence

No One Can Do This Alone - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (684+ words) No one can do this alone How first-generation students find support, belonging and a way forward "My first day on campus, standing on the Quad, I knew I was at home," Fia Ewers "25 (social work) said. For a student who…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > making-a-home-for-the-wolf-pack

Making a Home for the Wolf Pack: Fia Ewers - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (503+ words) In 2018, the Nevada System of Higher Education made a powerful commitment to students who had been a part of the foster care system. Through the Fostering Success Initiative, these students are eligible for tuition waivers and benefit from a System-wide…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > from-idea-to-impact

From Idea to Impact: Ben Crutchfield - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (351+ words) Ben Crutchfield visits Navy Pier in Chicago, March 2025. Courtesy Ben Crutchfield. Before he ever arrived on campus, Ben Crutchfield (Class of 2026) knew what he was looking for in college: a place to belong. "Before I started attending the University," said…...

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unr. edu > nevada-silver-and-blue > spring-2026 > reaching-for-the-stars

From First-Gen Student to NASA Engineer: Manny Retana - Spring 2026 Issue | Nevada Silver & Blue

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (435+ words) Mom raised us all as a single parent," Retana said. She was a business owner, and things were difficult, but she didn't expose the kids to it. She is an inspiration." Upward Bound provided him with the chance to visit…...