The University of Nevada, Reno is a flagship land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, founded in 1874. The Wolf Pack compete in the Mountain West Conference at the Division I level. UNR is known for its programs in engineering, mining, business, journalism, and medicine, and is home to the Desert Research Institute. Reno's "Biggest Little City" setting provides students with access to outdoor recreation, a growing tech sector, and the cultural amenities of a mid-sized metropolitan area.