School of Public Health

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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

May 11

ASAM Admission Criteria and Risk Ratings in Practice: LIVE WEBINAR 09:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

May 20

Supporting Behavioral Health Providers: Creating Postvention Strategies for Healing After Losing a Client to Suicide or Overdose 11:00 AM Training & Workshops

May 21

AI Toolkit for Peer Recovery Support Specialists: From Anxiety to Empowerment: LIVE WEBINAR 12:00 PM Lectures & Seminars

May 22

Student-Athletes and the Risk of Gambling Addiction: The Impact of Sports-Betting Legalization and Increased Accessibility: LIVE WEBINAR 09:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

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School news

Emma de la Torre with classmates and Dr. Ann Weber.

From recovery to research: How Emma de la Torre is using public health to address global burn inequities

Supported by faculty mentorship and a Nevada Undergraduate Research Award, de la Torre turns lived experience into global health research

Matt Strickland and Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci talking at a kitchen table.

Brewing Better Health Episode 5: Why Data and Trust Matter in Public Health

Matt Strickland, Ph.D., joins Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci M.D., MPH, for a conversation about data, evolving science and how communication shapes public trust

A group of speakers from the Tribal Summit on Age- and Dementia-Friendly Care in 2025.

Aging and dementia care summit at Pyramid Lake brings together Tribal leaders and health experts

Co-hosted by the School of Public Health’s DEER Program and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, the event explores traditional healing and clinical care

The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (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.