Celebrating 20 Years of Public Health Impact
The UNLV School of Public Health was established in 2004 with the goal of improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Twenty years later, its departments, programs, and research units are growing and still working to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of Public Health. The School will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Centers, Laboratories, and Initiatives
Your Journey to Success
Climate change, mental health, chronic conditions, healthcare policy, and substance abuse are just a few of the many areas students at the UNLV School of Public Health are working to address. We are preparing the next generation of leaders who are at the forefront of promoting health, preventing diseases and injuries, and protecting entire populations.
What's Happening
Just when we thought infectious disease outbreaks were becoming old hat, another public health risk emerges. UNLV epidemiologist Brian Labus explains.
Week-long program uncovers the 'hidden curriculum' in graduate education for students in STEM disciplines.
The Top Tier initiative is aimed at unifying the university’s health sciences programs.
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.
Announcements
In the News
Accomplishments
Experts
- Executive Director, Office of Community Partnerships, School of Community Health Sciences
- Program Coordinator, Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy
- Associate Professor, School of Community Health Sciences
Calendar
Accreditation
The School of Public Health at UNLV is the first accredited School of Public Health in Nevada, and it is one of less than 80 in the world with this distinction by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
For more information and to view a copy of the CEPH report, please contact Vivian Surwill: vivian.surwill@unlv.edu
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Location
UNLV School of Public Health
University Gateway Building
4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 335
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Mail Stop: 3063