News: School of Public Health

young female student carrying football across field
Campus News |

Partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders uses sports to boost body image and mental well-being of teenage girls.

collage of four community engagement award winners and photo of UNLV and the Strip
People |

The awards recognize faculty, staff, and students who leverage UNLV's resources for the benefit of our many communities.

A UNLV banner that reads "Rebels make it happen" hangs from a light pole.
Campus News |

Estefania Sandoval has her eyes on a career in health law to advocate for patients in minority and immigrant communities.

Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.
Business and Community |

The development of a UNLV Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.

Student walking on UNLV campus.
Campus News |

With a growing network of participants, UNLV organization is a model for student-led mental health programming.

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Campus News |

As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.

Rebecca Scherr, MD
Business and Community |

Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.

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People |

The Outstanding Faculty Award winner has spent over 40 years helping us understand health behavior.

Research lab (Josh Hawkins, UNLV).
Research |

A UNLV-led team studying potentially fatal, diarrhea-causing Shigella bacteria uncovers a possible way to prevent it from causing disease.

woman in white medical lab coat standing in exam room
People |

The School of Public Health's Alumna of the Year has used her many roles in the medical field to better understand the needs of patients and bring equity to her practice.

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People |

The research expert recently received a $3.5M grant to conduct a study on LGBTQIA+ caregivers of dementia patients and their experiences.

grid with nine photos of young woman sneezing
Campus News |

How the UNLV/CCSD Pollen Monitoring Program can help you keep tabs on local allergens.