List of University of Nevada, Reno people

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Over the years, the University of Nevada, Reno has had an assortment of people gain regional, national, and international prominence in various fields of study.

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Professors

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Anne Henrietta Martin

Arts and media

Politics and public service

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Judge Gershwin A. Drain

Sports

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Lyle Overbay

Other notables

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