Women's Research Institute of Nevada

Celebrating 23 Years

Improving the Lives of Women through Research and Education

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About WRIN

WRIN operates as an administrative unit located in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. In operation since 1999, WRIN continues to develop innovative research, education, and outreach programs in support of women.

Director's Message Staff Advisory Board Statement On Racial Justice

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First pilot program west of Mississippi hosting National Education for Women’s Leadership

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Celebrating 23 years as an institute in Nevada

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Increased student civic engagement in Nevada from 38% to 95%

Improving the Lives of Women Through Research and Education

Discovery

To produce and promote scholarly work that yields new insights into the lives of experiences of women.

Integration

To recognize the importance of bringing women leaders from different disciplines to instruct, interact, and mentor college women.

Application

To teach and mentor women to solve problems in the real world.

MAKERS: Women in Nevada History

MAKERS: Women in Nevada History is a co-production of WRIN and VegasPBS.

National Education for Women’s Leadership Nevada

NEW Leadership Nevada is a week-long summer program that has gone virtual to continue to educate anyone who aspires to be a woman leader.

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EMPOWERMENT Scholarship

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) and CSUN have teamed up to provide a $2,000 scholarship to recognize undergraduate students who work to create and/or support women-led initiatives.

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GEMS that SHINE

With the generous support of The Eleanor Kagi Foundation and grant funding from Nevada Humanities, WRIN launched a pilot program with the Girls Empowerment Middle School located near UNLV. GALS with S.H.I.N.E (Student's Humanities Instruction and Needs Enrichment).

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Newsletter

Women's Research Institute of Nevada Newsletters have evolved over the course of the institute's growth. Previous newsletters were published seasonally, then annually. Current newsletters are published quarterly.

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Alumni Form

Women's Research Institute of Nevada is interested and invested in staying connected with NEW Leadership Alum to strengthen support and friendships in our growing careers and professional endeavors. Please fill our form to fill our Alumni Directory.

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