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.
The School of Community Health Sciences at UNLV is the first and only accredited School of Public Health in Nevada, and it is one of only 66 in the world with this distinction by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
For more information and to view a copy of the CEPH report, please contact Vivian Surwill: vivian.surwill@unlv.edu
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
What do Nigeria, England, and the United States have in common? They were key marks in Ph.D. student John Olawepo’s journey to improving public health.
In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.
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.
Announcements
In the News
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Feb. 13, 2019 | KNPR News
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Jan. 30, 2019 | Colorado Springs Independent
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Jan. 22, 2019 | Vegas Inc
Accomplishments
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Feb. 19, 2019
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Jan. 8, 2019
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Jan. 2, 2019
Experts
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Founding Dean, School of Community Health Sciences
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Executive Director, Office of Community Partnerships, School of Community Health Sciences
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Director of Health Programs, The Lincy Institute