RENO, Nev. — The University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada Press have announced that “The University of Nevada, 1874-2024: 150 Years of Inspiring Excellence,” a photo history book written by John Trent, is available for pre-order. The book 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.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our 150 years of history with the University of Nevada’s sesquicentennial photo history book. The book showcases moments in history that exemplify ‘The Wolf Pack Way,’ highlighting the milestones that make the University an extraordinary place of higher education and excellence,” University President Brian Sandoval said. “I want to thank John Trent for his exceptional appreciation of University history and his storytelling, the University Libraries for providing a rich visual history of our campus, and the University of Nevada Press for publishing what truly is a work of art.”…