News: Division of Health Sciences

A pedestrian exiting a crosswalk on Maryland Parkway
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study confirms that motorists are less likely to stop for pedestrians of color.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Team Las Vegas design of a full-size solar-powered house
Business and Community |

Fundraising for universitywide collaboration surpasses $750,000 with support from Switch and NV Energy Foundation.

Paulo Pinheiro
Research |

Survival rate stands nearly 5 percent below the national average for Southern Nevadans and is especially low for state's black and Filipina women.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

Breakthrough 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study shows major differences between the types of cancer and mortality rates of U.S.-born blacks versus those who emigrate from the Caribbean.

Yen Lu
Campus News |

One of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's oldest traditions — the Holiday Card Tree Scholarship — is spreading good wishes while raising funds for students like Yen Lu.

Merrill Landers works with balance testing equipment
Research |

Physical activity can help protect us from Parkinson’s, researcher Merrill Landers says.

Kristen and Caitlyn Miller
People |

The twins plan to throw themselves into the full college experience.

White board
Business and Community |

Tackling community issues is fundamental to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine as it prepares for its incoming class in 2017.

Jeremy Cope
Campus News |

Advice from Jeremy Cope, School of Allied Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year

Jodi Tyson
Campus News |

Advice from Jodi Tyson, School of Community Health Sciences Alumna of the Year

Carol Martin
Campus News |

Advice from Carol Martin, School of Nursing Alumna of the Year

Casey Barber
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ undergraduate Casey Barber excels in academics, research, volunteerism, and leadership.