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.

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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

Sep 22

02:00 PM Lectures & Seminars

Sep 25

09:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

Oct 14

02:00 PM Lectures & Seminars

Oct 21

10:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

School news

A man in a white coat with a stethoscope holds a tablet showing an image of kidneys floating above it.

Chronic kidney disease: what causes it and what you can do to slow it

Silent but serious, kidney disease can be prevented and managed

What happens to the body in extreme heat?

Lyndsey Darrow, professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health is helping us stay heat safe during Hot August Nights

Teachers standing around a planted 'ulu tree.

From Fallon to Hawai‘i: Online MPH alumnus Caden Salois plants seeds of sustainability

Caden Salois ‘21, ‘25 MPH, MASUST, believes in the power of breadfruit so deeply he has a tattoo of one

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.