Celebrating 20 Years of Public Health Impact
The UNLV School of Public Health was established in 2004 with the goal of improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Twenty years later, its departments, programs, and research units are growing and still working to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of Public Health. The School will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Centers, Laboratories, and Initiatives
Your Journey to Success
Climate change, mental health, chronic conditions, healthcare policy, and substance abuse are just a few of the many areas students at the UNLV School of Public Health are working to address. We are preparing the next generation of leaders who are at the forefront of promoting health, preventing diseases and injuries, and protecting entire populations.
What's Happening
Public Health professor Erika Marquez receives 2024 Community Engagement Award for her work breaking down barriers to reach marginalized communities.
Partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders uses sports to boost body image and mental well-being of teenage girls.
The award administered by UNLV's Office of Government and Community Engagement recognize individuals who are advancing UNLV's Top Tier goals to serve our region.
A roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV students and faculty.
Estefania Sandoval has her eyes on a career in health law to advocate for patients in minority and immigrant communities.
Announcements
In the News
- | KSNV-TV: News 3
- | India Currents
- | The Daily Guardian
Experts
- Professor in Residence, School of Public Health
- Dean of the School of Public Health
- Professor and Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Health
Calendar
Accreditation
The School of Public Health at UNLV is the first accredited School of Public Health in Nevada, and it is one of less than 80 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
Helpful Links
Location
UNLV School of Public Health
University Gateway Building
4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 335
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Mail Stop: 3063