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
Join UNLV Corporate Challenge stalwart Kathy Lauckner in representing the scarlet and the gray on the court, in the pool, or at the poker table in the annual community games.
Tips for avoiding the spores that make you sneeze and snore from UNLV's Pollen Monitoring Program.
Dr. David Orentlicher is examining the intersection between medicine and policy.
UNLV Healthy Homes team will also examine homes for health issues such as asthma triggers, energy and fire problems, trip and fall hazards, pests, and mold.
UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a round up of some of our top stories of 2017.
Announcements
In the News
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Apr. 2, 2018 | Las Vegas Review Journal
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Mar. 23, 2018 | Las Vegas Sun
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Mar. 19, 2018 | Las Vegas Review Journal
Accomplishments
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Apr. 16, 2018
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Apr. 9, 2018
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Mar. 12, 2018
Experts
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Executive Director, Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy
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Senior Research Associate
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Founding Dean, School of Community Health Sciences