The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was founded on October 12, 1874, in Elko, Nevada.
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"
Type: Public land-grant research university
Established: October 12, 1874
Parent institution: Nevada System of Higher Education