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
Local lessons from Lake Tahoe and the Truckee, Walker, and Colorado rivers inform new approaches to accounting for rivers’ economic, cultural, and ecological benefits
2025 Tahoe Co-Lab takes a deep dive into the ecology of the lake
August 14, 2025Artists and scientists collaborate on an interactive exhibit, ‘Watershed,’ at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
The depths of Tahoe’s photographical history
July 29, 2025Professor Peter Goin's vast collection of images capture the essence, the stories and our relationship to the lake
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.