Healthcare Administration Student Association
The Healthcare Administration Student Association (HCASA) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) seeks to foster collaboration and understanding between the undergraduate and graduate students in the healthcare administration degree programs and other related programs by providing opportunities to network with healthcare executives from the community, along with faculty and staff, through social events and conference attendance.
Public Health Student Association
The Public Health Student Association offers public health students a way to evaluate their respective programs and implement changes when needed. Additionally, the Association provides information and opportunities for students to communicate with professionals in the private and public sectors of the public health field with the overall goal of promoting and protecting the health of individuals in our society.
Graduate and Professional Student Association
The Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shall promote and represent the interests of graduate and professional students at UNLV. The Association shall assist graduate and professional students with support for their academic endeavors. Providing an environment conducive to student scholarship and research is the primary goal of the GPSA. In addition, the GPSA strives to engender a sense of community among the graduate and professional students by furnishing financial support and fellowship.
UNLV Maternal and Child Health Student Organization
The UNLV Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MACHSO) is an interdisciplinary student-led group committed to advancing maternal and child health in Southern Nevada. Open to all actively enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at UNLV, MACHSO also welcomes participation from alumni, faculty, and community members. The organization provides a collaborative platform to promote leadership, mentorship, education, and advocacy around maternal and child health issues.
Rooted in values of accessibility, equity, holistic care, and ethical, evidence-based practices, MACHSO organizes events, community service activities, and educational opportunities throughout the year. Members are encouraged to participate in at least two meetings annually and one special event per semester to remain active.
MACHSO is governed by an executive board of dedicated student leaders who coordinate the organization’s events, communication, finances, and outreach efforts. The group works closely with a UNLV faculty advisor and operates in full compliance with university policies. MACHSO empowers students to make a meaningful impact on public health while fostering professional growth and community engagement.