Join us in the mountains
where art, science and the environment meet.
Located less than one mile from the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe’s Wayne L. Prim Campus merges experiences across education, research, creative and scholarly work in a stunning mountain environment. With the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe as inspiration, we invite students and faculty, researchers and scholars, artists and leaders to our campus for cutting-edge collaborations and interdisciplinary activities. Join us in the mountains where art, science and the environment meet.
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe in the news
Microplastic Mayhem: How three researchers are analyzing particles in Lake Tahoe
July 22, 2025The University of Nevada, Reno research team uses latest tech for long-term project
Global experts gather at Lake Tahoe to protect migratory fish and freshwater corridors
July 14, 2025Workshops hosted at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe will help inform discussions and actions for future international conferences
A new art exhibit opens with intimate, surreal collage works by Molly Allen
July 11, 2025Supported by the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies Faculty Research Grant, ‘Soft Walls, Deep Water’ gallery opens at the Carson City Courthouse
Art for all levels in the Summer Arts Workshops
Artists of all levels are invited to expand their creative skill set in the stunning setting of the Sierra Nevada for these five-day intensive summer workshops.
Visit the Wayne L Prim Library Building
The Prim Library Building at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is a stunning space for studying, research, events and exhibits. This remarkable building was presented with an AIA Nevada Merit Award in 2007 on behalf of Lake|Flato Architects in recognition of its exceptional design and sustainability elements.