Improving the health and well-being of people worldwide
Our mission is to advance the science of public health, improve the health and quality of life of people in our communities, and work to eliminate health disparities in Nevada, the nation, and the world by providing leadership in quality education, research, and service.
Academic Programs
Our programs prepare students to become well-equipped in the public health and health care administration fields, with opportunities for research, mentorship and career advancement.
Advising
The Advising Center provides guidance for all undergraduate students in the School of Nursing, the School of Community Health Sciences and the School of Allied Health Sciences.
What's Happening
UNLV's School of Community Health Sciences now one of just 66 schools in the world recognized by the Council of Education for Public Health and the first in Nevada.
Dr. Charles Bernick, School of Community Health Alumnus of the Year, has gotten Nevada into the thick of the fight against Alzheimer's.
UNLV researchers explore how plant genes, food rescue, and financial savvy could help feed humankind.
Commitment to a healthy lifestyle helps make Asma Tahir a good fit for the university’s pollen program.
Thirty-eight faculty will receive a combined $332,270 in seed funding for their research, scholarship, and creative activity.
Announcements
In the News
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Nov. 28, 2018 | KSNV-TV: News 3
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Aug. 9, 2018 | Pew Trusts
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Aug. 6, 2018 | Nevada Current
Accomplishments
Experts
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Director of Health Programs, The Lincy Institute
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Executive Director, Office of Community Partnerships, School of Community Health Sciences
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Senior Research Associate