University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval wrapped up his State of the University speech on Tuesday. President Sandoval issued Land Grant 2.0 which has several new projects on their way in order to further expand and improve the University's education.
"Our U.S. News and world report ranking went from 263 to 195, it was a really big jump," said Sandoval. "We've increased our research portfolio exponentially. We've also broken ground about a new business building, so we're excited about that too."
Sandoval said the new business building will be state-of-the-art, 120,000 square feet, will hold a 300-seat auditorium, and a trade lab, all located on the south end of campus.
He told us that the university will be offering dual credit which means they'll be offering their classes to high school campuses, setting students up for success before they've even started college.
They'll also be expanding their online learning for students who are unable to access their classes on campus.
Next year construction will start for the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory.
This will help increase the medical field of the university and increase its enrollment for med students.
"For our students we want them to have the best experience possible and to have the best experience possible you have to have the best resources and have the latest technology so that it prepares them for the workforce," Sandoval said.
President Sandoval said he's really looking forward to the business building and the dual credit program to help expand the university's education.
