School of Public Health

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

Learn how roles such as health analysts, educators, program planners and scientists collaborate to keep our community safe.

Learn more about the School of Public Health

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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

Oct 22

09:00 AM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD): The Basics

Oct 23

09:00 AM

Training and Workshops for Faculty and Staff

From Mud to Lotus: Integrating Critical Social Work and Relational-Cultural Approaches in LGBTQ+ and Asian American Mental Health

Nov 07

09:00 AM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

Confidentiality & HIPAA, Ethics, and De-Escalation: LIVE WEBINAR

Nov 08

09:00 AM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

Applied Concepts of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Logotherapy and Mindfulness Based Approaches: LIVE WEBINAR

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School news

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Panel explores the link between financial stability and mental and physical health

Experts from GNCU, the University of Nevada, Reno, Community Health Alliance, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Reno discussed how financial hardship can impact overall health and well-being

Madalyn Larson and Layla BenBrahim smiling and holding up test kit materials by their hand-drawn signs that say, "Is your red river flowing?" and "Curious about harm reduction? Ask us about Narcan, and Fentanyl/Xylazine test strips!"

School of Public Health alumnae make impact at Burning Man with menstrual and harm reduction kits

Layla BenBrahim and Madalyn Larson empower attendees with essential resources

Nevada’s first Ph.D. student chosen for Health Policy Research Scholars Award

School of Public Health Ph.D. Student Sara Perez selected for prestigious award

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.