News: School of Public Health

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The 30-member team under the direction of Abby Wood took special care after Dec. 6 to repair damage to the Student Union.

students in spring
Campus News |

News highlights starring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty who made local and national headlines.

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Public Health professor Erika Marquez receives 2024 Community Engagement Award for her work breaking down barriers to reach marginalized communities.

young female student carrying football across field
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Partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders uses sports to boost body image and mental well-being of teenage girls.

collage of four community engagement award winners and photo of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and the Strip
People |

The awards recognize faculty, staff, and students who leverage 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's resources for the benefit of our many communities.

Spring Flowers (Becca Schwartz)
Campus News |

A roundup of the top news stories featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty.

A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ banner that reads "Rebels make it happen" hangs from a light pole.
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Estefania Sandoval has her eyes on a career in health law to advocate for patients in minority and immigrant communities.

Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.
Business and Community |

The development of a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.

Student walking on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus.
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With a growing network of participants, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ organization is a model for student-led mental health programming.

a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ football helmet placed on the turf with an Allegiant Stadium sign and empty bleachers visible in the background
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As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers are available to provide expertise.

Rebecca Scherr, MD
Business and Community |

Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.

The Las Vegas skyline (Josh Hawkins, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ).
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A collection of news stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s dedication to community and research.