The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was founded on October 12, 1874, in Elko, Nevada.
Established: October 12, 1874
President: Brian Sandoval
Former names: State University of Nevada (1874–1881) · Nevada State University (1881–1906) · University of Nevada (1906–1969)
Motto: Omnia Pro Patria (Latin)
Motto in English: "All for Our Country"
Parent institution: Nevada System of Higher Education