RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — University of Nevada, Reno’s 150th anniversary photo history book is available for pre-order, university officials announced Wednesday.
The University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada Press officials say that “The University of Nevada, 1874-2024: 150 Years of Inspiring Excellence,” a photo history book written by John Trent, incorporates stories of influential individuals throughout the University’s history and historical images of the campus provided by the University Libraries Special Collections.
Published by the University of Nevada Press, “The University of Nevada: 1874-2024” begins before the University’s founding with the decision to establish a state school in 1864. It follows the institution’s journey from Elko to Reno and the historic moments along the way as the university grows from a class of seven students in 1874 to a graduating class of more than 5,000 in the 2020s…