News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Kinesiology student Zachary Coleman studies outside.
Campus News |

At UNLV, nontraditional students can find support designed to meet them where they are — and help them go further.

Spring flowers
Campus News |

The students and faculty of UNLV are springing into headlines around the country.

Graham McGinnis in a UNLV shirt
Research |

Graham McGinnis says Daylight Savings Time has shown the ability to alter our cardiovascular health, but some of our weekend habits can impact us more than the time change.

spring flowers
Campus News |

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

A UNLV student studies with the Strip in the distance.
Campus News |

Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

A rear view of UNLV students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

couple at desk filled with holiday cards
UNLV History |

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.

Action shot of UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard during a game
Athletics |

From the football field to the classroom to the community, highly decorated UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard is consumed with being the best version of himself.

photo illustration of individual potatoes agains a blue sky with a hand grasping one potato
Research |

Nutrition sciences professor Neda Akhavan's recent study suggests spuds as a potential superfood for those with Type 2 diabetes.

cropped photo of man in suit standing with hands clasped
People |

Dr. John Pierce creates a scholarship to support student veterans in UNLV's School of Integrated Health Sciences.

woman with arms crossed standing inside food pantry
Campus News |

Carmen Johnson’s self-determination and empathetic personality has led to an impressive increase in the food pantry's usage.

smiling students in a classroom looking at instructor
Campus News |

Faculty Robert Cornell and Van Whaley share their experiences using trauma-informed teaching techniques and Rebel Recovery Program resources to support students.