Topic: health and medicine

two adults organizing and distributing food at event
Campus News | January 12, 2026

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

Ashley Pruitt graduates with a Doctorate of Public Policy at commencement.
Business and Community | December 11, 2025

Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.

Denice Ichinoe, DO
People | December 9, 2025

Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.

students surround "patient" on stretcher during staged emergency
Campus News | November 25, 2025

Applied Health Sciences students learn basics of emergency medicine through the real-life scenarios of firefighters.

woman in swimming cap hangs on edge of pool
People | November 24, 2025

New to Southern Nevada, the dental medicine professor isn't shy about playing tourist and finds students often make the best teachers.