Sagebrushers

About Sagebrushers

Welcome to Sagebrushers, the podcast of the University of Nevada, Reno. Brian Sandoval, proud graduate and president of the University of Nevada, Reno, is your host. In each episode at Sagebrushers, which by the way was our university's first nickname, we take a closer look at the people, history and future of our beloved University. We explain why the University, ever since its founding in Elko in 1874, has been about so much more than ourselves and why we remain Nevada's best experiment in understanding who we are and what we are capable of achieving.

Publisher

University of Nevada, Reno

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Mar 2022

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   S5 Ep. 5: Director of Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program, Daryl Lawson

   University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval sits down with Daryl Lawson, professor and director of the School of Public Health’s new Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT), which is now accepting applications for its launch in the fall of 2027.

2. 

   14 Jul 2026

   S5 Ep. 4: Professor of Linguistics Valerie Fridland

   University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval and Professor of Linguistics Valerie Fridland explore common misconceptions about language, from stereotypes tied to regional speech to the history of English accents. Fridland highlights how accents have evolved over time and how language, identity and society intersect.

3. 

   3 Jun 2026

   S5 Ep. 3: College of Engineering Dean Tom Weller and Davidson Foundation Cleanroom Director Russ Renzas

   In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval speaks with College of Engineering Dean Dr. Tom Weller and Dr. Russ Renzas, director of the Davidson Foundation Cleanroom. Together, they discuss the College of Engineering’s role in preparing students for careers. As companies continue to expand in Northern Nevada, so does the partnership between the University and industry-related companies. Renzas highlights the University’s nanofabrication cleanroom and how hands-on research is helping drive innovation in semiconductor and quantum technologies while supporting the growth of industry locally. Weller also shares his vision for the College of Engineering, emphasizing experiential learning, use-inspired research and student preparation to meet industry needs both in Nevada and across the country.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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Books guests

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