sponsors many centers, institutes & facilities.
=== Libraries ===
The university and surrounding community is served by several campus libraries. The libraries are:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library). Opened on August 11, 2008, it was a $75.3 million project which began in September 2005. It replaced the Getchell library.
Basque Library (housed in separate section of the Knowledge Center)
Special Collections and University Archives (3rd floor of the Matthewson IGT-Knowledge Center)
DeLaMare Library (engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mining, and geology)
Mary B. Ansari Map Library (housed in basement of DeLaMare)
Savitt Medical Library
Nell J. Redfield Learning and Resource Center (education library and resources)
=== Rankings and reputation ===
In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked UNR tied for 204th overall among universities nationwide and tied for 113th among public universities. Also in 2025, Forbes ranked UNR 167th overall, 74th among public universities, and 36th among …
