School of Public Health

Working to achieve health equity and eliminate health disparities impacting our communities.

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Discover how our research impacts communities at home and abroad

Centers and programs

Our specialty centers are actively involved in research activities that span public and community health. Find out how we're making a difference in environmental health, biostatistics, addiction treatment and prevention, epidemiology and more.

Research

Faculty and students of the School of Public Health conduct state-of-the-art research in a wide range of areas related to public health.

Public Health faculty smiling with children.

Global health initiatives

In collaboration with the School of Public Health, the Larson Institute for Health Impact and Equity offers international fieldwork programs, research opportunities and global engagement efforts that provide hands-on training experiences for students.

Upcoming events from the School of Public Health

Nov 18

09:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

Nov 19

12:00 PM Lectures & Seminars

Nov 24

11:30 AM Lectures & Seminars

Dec 08

03:00 PM Lectures & Seminars

School news

Claire Lin from the Condom Collective, and a Public Health Coalition representative at a tabling event

A student, a zine and thousands of condoms: The Condom Collective is public health in action

Claire Lin is making sexual health education accessible and stigma free

Melanie Muldrow at a medical readiness exercise.

From combat boots to community health: Veterans and service members continue to lead in public health

Honoring service and the continued mission to protect and improve lives

ODAL lecture on top of a boulder with a mountain view. Students are sprawled across rocks, listening.

Finding leadership in the wild

Nevada’s Outdoor Adventure and Leadership minor builds skills beyond the classroom

The School of Public Health is accredited by the (CEPH), an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs. To request a copy of the school's most recent self-study and/or final report, please email lbenbrahim@unr.edu.