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ASUN Honors Outstanding Seniors Spring 2022 Every semester, there are numerous students who work hard to uphold the University of Nevada, Reno as a site of learning, discovery, and engagement. It’s important we celebrate students for their achievements during their time in higher education. These two outstanding undergraduate seniors have accomplished great things at this…

FALL SEMESTER 2021 | EDITION I ________________________________________________________ History Founded in 1896, The Associated Students of the University of Nevada began as one of the only student organizations on the Nevada campus. In 1908, The Student Body became the Associated Student Body, which later became the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN). Later in…

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) stands in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We are outraged and heartbroken over the recent murders in Atlanta, GA and the alarming escalation of crimes against the Asian community. We, as an Association, condemn racism and discrimination against all communities. It is…

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada, Reno (ASUN) celebrates Dec. 1 as World AIDS Day in an effort to heighten awareness regarding the HIV epidemic. Communities on this day remind their governments and communities of the impacts of HIV and preventative measures available. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day became the first international…

Come listen to the candidates for your college as they discuss their vision for the 2020-2021 academic school year! Each candidate will be asked questions pertaining to their respective office as well as the student population as a whole. This could be an opportunity for you to learn more about the candidates that you will…

Good teachers help us further our education, but great teachers make sure we are active and involved in making an impact through our education. ASUN and the Office of Service-Learning and Community Engagement are proud to have created a $500 reward to honor an instructor on campus who has made a positive impact on students…

Mackay Week is a time for all of us here at the University of Nevada to celebrate and honor John Mackay, the only Comstock mining baron to give back to the state of Nevada. If his name sounds familiar, take a walkout to the quad to see his statue that stands tall in front of…

The Nevada State Undergraduate Research Journal (NSURJ) was founded by ASUN in 2011 to offer a platform for all Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) students to submit their research. Being published in a research journal is a highly competitive process. Most research journals do not often give undergraduate students the ability or resources to…

With so many great businesses in the Reno community, it is always hard to choose a favorite, but there is always that one place that is more special than the others. To recognize all of these great spots, ASUN is asking that YOU decide the Best of Reno 2019!  This is a chance for you…

National Coming Out Day is on October 11th, and this year is the thirtieth annual celebration. It is a day to remind people that there is power in coming out. Whether it be to friends, family, or coworkers, this is a time to be unapologetically yourself and this day offers the platform to do so. The…