The University of Nevada, Reno will hold a celebration for the recently renamed nine-block stretch of Center Street between the Truckee River bridge near First Street and the University gates at Ninth Street as “University Way.”
The University will also hold a dedication for the new monument on the corner of Ninth and North Virginia streets.
The City wants to advise the public that the former section of North Center Street that was renamed University Way is roughly 0.9 miles long and runs in a north-south direction from East First Street to East Ninth Street.
Addresses located on this section will have a new street name; however, street numbers will stay the same.
Google maps and other mapping software might take a while to update.
The name change to University Way demonstrates the University’s strong connections with Reno, strengthens downtown revitalization efforts and builds momentum for the sesquicentennial celebrations in 2024 that will mark the 150th anniversary of the University’s founding.
The event will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the Manzanita Bowl near the corner of Ninth and North Virginia streets.
(University of Nevada, Reno)
