News: School of Public Health

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Research |

Boxers, MMA fighters with traumatic encephalopathy syndrome diagnoses may be more likely to develop severe degenerative brain disease, research finds.

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Campus News |

Where does a disease come from and how does it spread? Students learn from UNLV's contagiously captivating infectious disease expert.

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People |

Nikki Deville discovered a passion for public health after taking a global health elective course that put her on a whole new path. 

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People |

Manoj Sharma receives Community Engagement Award for his work to provide access and delivery of health care to marginalized groups.

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People |

Undergraduates Vesper Evereux and Faria Tavacoli selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most coveted STEM awards in the country. 

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Research |

Researchers say tracking methodology in Southern Nevada fungal outbreak provides blueprint for monitoring and responding to emerging global public health threat.

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People |

In addition to her own research projects, the biostatistician provides statistical and research training to faculty, residents, and students in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

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Campus News |

School of Public Health graduate programs build the skills necessary to take on organizational challenges and establish leadership in expanding workforce sector.

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Campus News |

Whether you love diving into data or creating awareness campaigns, public health degrees offer a variety of ways to capitalize on your skills.

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Campus News |

The problems facing our world and how UNLV helped find solutions.

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Business and Community |

A yearlong collection of headlines featuring community resources, training programs, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.

Ph.D. engineering graduate George William Kajjumba is hooded during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.