News: School of Public Health

young female student carrying football across field
Campus News |

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.
Campus News |

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.
Campus News |

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
Campus News |

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).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s dedication to community and research.

Spooky season at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ (Becca Schwartz\51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories focused on research, expert insights, and academic achievement.

man in suit sits in front of wall that reads "school of public health"
People |

The Outstanding Faculty Award winner has spent over 40 years helping us understand health behavior.

Research lab (Josh Hawkins, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ).
Research |

A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-led team studying potentially fatal, diarrhea-causing Shigella bacteria uncovers a possible way to prevent it from causing disease.