Celebrating 20 Years of Public Health Impact
The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
Key Resources
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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
A collection of colorful headlines featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staff and students.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Health Sciences schools team up with other state institutions to showcase faculty and student work.
Amanda Haboush-Deloye, 2025 Community-Based Research Award winner, works with community partners to get data about family well-being into the hands of decision makers.
Maria Palapa Vargas named 2025 Student Service Award winner for her work to provide lactation and nutrition support to families.
A group of faculty, students, and alumni roll out a campaign that encourages parents to complete their child's vaccine series.
Announcements
In the News
- | Las Vegas Review Journal
- | KNPR News
- | India Currents
Experts
- Executive Director, Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy
- Assistant Professor, School of Public Health
- Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy and Leadership
Calendar
Accreditation
The School of Public Health at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Public Health
University Gateway Building
4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 335
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Mail Stop: 3063