President Sandoval Honors Veterans with Flag Retirement Ceremony

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The ceremony, scheduled for 11:30 a.m., involves the dignified retirement of American flags that are no longer fit for service.

This event follows the recent placement of 1,000 flags across the campus grounds, a project completed just days ago by faculty, student veterans, and members of the Wolf Pack Vets organization, according to a message from University President Brian Sandoval.

President Sandoval noted that the university's Veteran Services Department provides academic, personal, and community referral services specifically tailored for student veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and their families.

“Their experiences and perspectives strengthen our University,” President Sandoval said in a message to the Wolf Pack Family.

The event is set to take place at the Graduate Student Lounge from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The university’s approach to veteran integration relies heavily on both professional staff and student-led initiatives. While the Veteran Services Department manages formal institutional support, the Wolf Pack Vets organization serves as a student-led group focused on the academic success of its members. The organization maintains an open policy, welcoming any student with a military background to participate.

President Sandoval Honors Veterans with Flag Retirement Ceremony

The presence of a large veteran population on campus reflects national trends in higher education, where the transition from active duty to academic life requires specialized administrative coordination. At UNR, this coordination is aimed at fostering a sense of belonging for those who have served.

The flag retirement ceremony remains the central symbolic event of the morning’s commemorations. It serves as a formal conclusion to the display of the 1,000 flags that currently line the campus landscape.

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