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

Mar 20

Stress, Coping, and Suicidality in Problem Gamblers: LIVE WEBINAR 09:00 AM Academic Lectures and Seminars

Mar 25

Sold Out: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations: A Comprehensive Learning Series 11:00 AM Academic Lectures and Seminars

Apr 08

Privacy and Confidentiality in Opioid Treatment 02:00 PM Academic Lectures and Seminars

Apr 08

Education, Healthcare, & Helping Professions Networking Mixer at Learning Resource Center 04:00 PM Career

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School news

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Grace Church congregation donates $500,000 to University to build mental health service capacity in Northern Nevada

Funding will support training for future mental health experts

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Gamechanger: School of Public Health expands mental health services, training with support from the Community Foundation’s Northern Nevada Endowment Fund

Community Behavioral Health Collaborative increases access to care while building the mental health workforce

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Students explore 'very big and cool' world of public health

Local school children visit the University of Nevada, Reno's School of Public Health

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.