News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Crowd of Commencement graduates
Campus News |

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

Wall of awards
Arts and Culture |

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

A park
Research |

Program managers in Clark County can better use free and easily accessible parks for healthy living initiatives.

UNLV student Juan Ramirez
Business and Community |

UNLV student outreach effort hopes to head off adult obesity by starting with preschool education

Portrait of Vik Sehdev
Research |

Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many UNLV students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.

Beatríz Alcala headshot
People |

Beatriz was a good student but college seemed impossible. Then UNLV and the Millennium Scholarship came along.

Graduate on stage
People |

Meet some of UNLV's graduates who were recognized at commencement for their academic achievements, community outreach, and ability to overcome adversity.

Chelsea Milko in Uganda
People |

Two exceptional graduates share their thoughts on the paths that UNLV led them to take

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |
Helpful Hints from UNLV Nutrition Researcher – and Mom – Molly Michelman Make Eating Right Easy and Fun for Kids
Staff award winners
People |

Four employees were honored as employees of the year for their contributions to campus.

U-N-L-V sign
People |

Professors in a wide range of disciplines captured top teaching honors at the end of spring semester.

Elderly man
Research |

Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels of 20 Previously Sedentary Men Improved Throughout 20-Year Exercise Program