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.
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