Landmark agreement expands long-standing relationship and brings Renown branding to Wolf Pack basketball jerseys
University of Nevada Athletics today announced Renown Health as its Official Healthcare Partner in a multifaceted sponsorship agreement that expands the organizations' long-standing relationship and further strengthens their shared commitment to advancing health and wellness throughout the region.
"This partnership reflects the deep and enduring relationship between our university and Renown Health, two institutions that share a commitment to improving lives across our state," said Brian Sandoval, president of the University of Nevada Reno. "We are honored to grow our relationship as we continue to find ways to integrate our two institutions."
Renown is the largest locally owned, not-for-profit integrated health system in Northern Nevada and has advanced healthcare access, research and innovation throughout the region. In 2021, Renown signed an affiliation agreement with the University of Nevada, Reno, to establish Nevada's first and only academic health system.
"Renown has cared for this community for over 160 years, and the university has educated it for over 150. Becoming the official healthcare partner of Nevada Athletics marks an exciting milestone in our shared legacy of service to Nevada," said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Renown Health. "This moment feels particularly meaningful as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Renown and UNR Med's historic 50-year agreement. Creating a healthier future for Nevadans starts with partnerships that inspire innovation and expand what's possible."
As the Official Healthcare Partner, Renown's branding will appear on jersey patches for both Nevada men's and women's basketball programs. The partnership also includes the placement of Renown's logo on court as well as additional arena branding opportunities, access to data and digital marketing platforms for fan engagement, and new opportunities to connect with Wolf Pack fans. At football games, fans will see a Renown medical tent activated when athletes need immediate attention.
"Renown has been an invaluable partner to our university and athletics department, and we welcome this new era in our partnership that elevates their engagement with our passionate Wolf Pack fans," said Stephanie Rempe, director of athletics at the University of Nevada.
The sponsorship was facilitated by Wolf Pack Sports Properties, the locally based team of college media and technology Learfield that manages the university's corporate partnerships.
"Our Wolf Pack Sports Properties team is proud to deliver this new agreement, which demonstrates the depth of the relationship between Renown and Nevada Athletics as well as the commitment by Renown to creating meaningful opportunities to connect with students, alumni, and supporters through highly impactful platforms," said Deana Barnes, executive vice president of sports properties for Learfield.
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About University of Nevada Athletics
Established with the creation of the University's first football team in 1896, Nevada Athletics boasts 17 varsity programs and has been a member of the Mountain West since 2012. Officially designated the nickname "Wolf Pack" in 1928-29, Nevada teams and student-athletes have captured four national titles, 18 individual NCAA titles, 129 individual conference titles, and earned 265 All-America honors. Additionally, Nevada student-athletes have claimed 22 College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-America honors, and, in the Spring 2026 semester, combined for a grade-point average of 3.21.
About Renown Health
As the state's first and only not-for-profit academic health system, Renown Health is dedicated to transforming lives, strengthening communities, and providing care for all people across Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Together with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Renown Health improves health and lives through exceptional care, comprehensive education and training, and innovative research to ensure a healthier future for Nevada. Learn more at renown.org/together.
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield's presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative revenue generation solutions, student-athlete marketing initiatives, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
University of Nevada Athletics - Aaron Juarez, aaronjuarez@unr.edu, 208-982-0040
Learfield - Tammy Purves, tammy.purves@learfield.com, 770-799-3275
