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Nevada’s college sports are finally winning. So why are they still losing money?

In interviews with The Nevada Independent this week, top athletic administrators said budgeting four years in advance is something of an inexact science.

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New rules ease fears that Nevada universities could lose coveted ‘R1’ status

The Carnegie Research Classifications’ top rating — R1, or “very high research activity” — is among the most sought-after designations for research institutions nationwide, widely seen by administrators as a marker of institutional success and as a valuable tool in recruiting top-flight faculty and students. 

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