Some information in this timeline was excerpted from "The University of Nevada; A Centennial History" by James W. Hulse and the "History of the University of Nevada" by Samuel Bradford Doten.
In 1862 President Lincoln signed into law the Land-Grant College Act of 1862, more commonly known as the Morrill Act.
In 1873 the Nevada Legislature selected Elko as the home of the University, and Governor L.R. Bradley signed the legislative bill siting it there.
Due to low enrollment and negative public opinion, the 1885 Nevada Legislature voted to relocate the University to Reno.
The first term in Reno began March 31st 1886.
As a major part of the Nevada economy, mining and mining education have played an important role in shaping the University.
The College of Agriculture has contributed to the well-being of Nevada by helping farmers and ranchers improve the quality of their livestock, operations and crops.
In 1887 the state legislature created the Nevada State Normal School as a unit of the university that was concerned with the training of teachers.
Originally, the university was comprised of three schools: the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Agriculture, and the School of Mechanic Arts and Mining.
In 1888, the University Corps of Cadets was established due to provisions in the Morrill Act and the Nevada state constitution.
The first graduating class of three students received their degrees from the university in Reno in 1889.
By the end of the 19th century the university had grown to include 9 buildings and a student body of over 400.
The early leadership of the University of Nevada allowed the institution to grow and flourish in those early years.
Dr. James Church taught at the university from 1892 to 1939, and made tremendous contributions to the university and to the world.
In 1898, the Athletic Association was organized by members of the faculty. Football, baseball, basketball, and track teams were organized.
Early home economics education was an integral part of the female student's collegiate experience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The gifts of Clarence Mackay were the first substantial private donation made to the university.
As early as 1913 Greek-letter organizations formed on the University of Nevada campus.
The first World War and the National Defense Act directly affected life at the University of Nevada.
The first World War brought out the best of university faculty and students.
With the creation of the R.O.T.C program during World War I, the modern Wolf Pack Battalion was born.
In 1929 Clarence H. Mackay again donated to the university for enhanced instruction of its students.
World War II, much like its predecessor, affected life at the University of Nevada.
During the course of World War II, the University of Nevada was dedicated to preparing for the struggles of war.
During the 1940s-50s, the charming, traditional 'academic' style of several campus buildings made the University of Nevada an ideal location for filming several movies with campus settings.
It wasn't until 1947 that Arts Education progressed beyond being an appendage of the professional training programs.
In the autumn of 1951, the first formal college program was offered in Las Vegas.
In the late 1950's the University initiated a program in nuclear engineering, with its own nuclear reactor.
In the 1960's and 1970's the School of Economics experienced a backlash due to cultural changes.
The Vietnam War is one of the most debated military actions in U.S. history.
The rivalry between the two Nevada universities began in the early days of Nevada Southern.
The events at Kent State University had a huge influence across America and directly influenced protests at the University of Nevada.
The Governor's Day Protest was a defining moment for the University of Nevada during the latter half of the 20th century.
Today's commencements are much large affairs than its first.
Today, the faculty and staff of the university work to make the college experience a great one.
Painting the N has been a tradition for at least 90 years.
The University of Nevada campus has grown exponentially.
Nevada fans play an important part of the university's athletic program
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