News: School of Public Health

microscope image of monkeypox
Business and Community |

UNLV infectious disease expert Brian Labus offers a primer on monkeypox — what it is, how it spreads, and what you need to know to protect yourself. 
 

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Campus News |

University-wide policy, approved by institution's policy committee last fall, takes effect on Aug. 15, 2022. 

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People |

The medical school's Kristin Steffen lives life large in both her professional and personal lives.

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Research |

Nicotine impacts bone health — upping chance of wrist, spine, other breaks by nearly 40%.

UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield at commencement
People |

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People |

One of the biggest rewards of public health, according to Gabriela Buccini, is the ability to make the world better for so many – in her case, mothers and babies. 

students walking outdoors at UNLV
Campus News |

Campuswide policy, approved last fall, goes into effect Aug. 15, 2022. 

People walk and job along a trail.
Business and Community |

Working with a local nonprofit, public health professor Sheila Janofsky's class literally led students down a path toward learning: They evaluated walking trails in Southern Nevada.

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People |

Executive assistant in the research division usually starts her day with a run on campus.

students in classroom socially distanced and masked
Campus News |

Infectious disease expert Brian Labus' hopes and concerns as UNLV's spring semester starts.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories from 2021 highlighting UNLV’s continuing response to COVID-19 and faculty experts who have helped make sense of the pandemic and its impact to daily life. 

Top of grad cap during Winter 2021 Commencement
Campus News |

An enduring commencement tradition continued Dec. 14 as UNLV president honored five outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.