News: School of Public Health

nurse administers shot to woman
Campus News |

From Medicine to Nursing to Public Health, UNLV students are front-and-center in COVID-19 inoculation effort.

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Campus News |

UNLV public health researcher Melva Thompson-Robinson explains the U.S.’s history of medical trauma against people of color, its impact on the pandemic, and tips for meaningful messaging.

Claytee White seated with "We Need to Talk" on TV screen behind her
Business and Community |

The series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, will be live-streamed by UNLV TV.

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Business and Community |

Grant from state of Nevada extends university partnership with Southern Nevada Health District, allows 200 UNLV students to continue vital contact tracing services.

Professor Brian Labus on zoom screen
People |

UNLV public health professor became a go-to source for media in Nevada and worldwide on the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture |

A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.

Professor Labus writing on white board
People |

UNLV Public Health professor Brian Labus dismantles misperceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine and shares why it works, why it’s safe, and why everyone eligible should get it.

A red UNLV mortarboard decorated with the words "stay the course"
Campus News |

UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield to honor four Winter 2020 graduates for their academic, research, and community impact.

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People |

Childhood polio started Kavita Batra on a path toward helping others through medicine and data.

A woman stands next to a large bin holding fresh produce
People |

School of Public Health Alumna of the Year took a detour from optometry to end up serving Clark County.

two people dressed in black standing at cubicle reviewing a document
Campus News |

More than 200 UNLV students to be employed through partnership with Southern Nevada Health District; 60 students already trained and on the ground.