News: School of Public Health

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Research |

Sometimes, you can only learn by doing. Here are five labs around campus where experience is the best teacher.

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People |

School of Public Health Alumnus of the Year Brian Labus was instrumental in Nevada's fight against COVID-19, serving on the governor's task force and leading a small army of contact tracers.

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People |

Honors College Alumna of the Year Casey Barber helped thousands of Nevadans navigate COVID-19 by leading UNLV's contact tracing team.

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Business and Community |

School of Public Health, Health District partnership includes nearly 240 student contact tracers trained to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

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Campus News |

As the rules are now changing around mask usage, here's what what you need to know whether you've been vaccinated or not, according to public health expert Brian Labus.

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People |

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as UNLV president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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Campus News |

U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools ranks 26 UNLV programs within nation’s top 100.

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Business and Community |

Take a moment on March 30 to recognize the contributions UNLV's medical professionals are making to our community.

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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.

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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.