News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Yen Lu
Campus News |

One of UNLV's oldest traditions — the Holiday Card Tree Scholarship — is spreading good wishes while raising funds for students like Yen Lu.

Brian Schilling
People |

The chair of the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences says his interest in the field sprang from his years as an athlete.

closeup of a runner's shoes
Research |

UNLV research shows you might need to literally walk a mile in someone's shoes to find the best fit.

Emani Salih and her mother Charita Parrish
People |

A native Las Vegan on what her degree will mean to her family.

Kristen and Caitlyn Miller
People |

The twins plan to throw themselves into the full college experience.

Jeremy Cope
Campus News |

Advice from Jeremy Cope, School of Allied Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year

Jessica Knurick
People |

She studied finance as an undergrad while playing basketball, but an intense interest in nutrition as a means to improve her game created a path toward her current profession.

Kara Miller
People |

Kara Miller is one of a few athletic trainers who accompany the USA Roller Sports’ teams to national and international competitions.

Insoles
Research |

Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of UNLV faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.

T-shirt that says U.N.L.V. Honrs Rebellion
People |

Honors College students hit it hard to prepare for a big test: a grueling obstacle course. Along the way, they learn more than they thought possible.

Janet Dufek
Research |

Kids fall all the time, but bouncing back can be trickier when it happens in a hospital. Thanks to an internal grant, UNLV professor Janet Dufek has been able to collaborate with a leading children's hospital to tackle the issue.

Kai-Yu Ho
Research |

The human knee takes a continual pounding. UNLV's Kai-Yu Ho's latest research is identifying how such "shock-loading" stress contributes to arthritis.