News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

Emani Salih and her mother Charita Parrish
People |

A native Las Vegan on what her degree will mean to her family.

Kristen and Caitlyn Miller
People |

The twins plan to throw themselves into the full college experience.

Jeremy Cope
Campus News |

Advice from Jeremy Cope, School of Allied Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year

Jessica Knurick
People |

She studied finance as an undergrad while playing basketball, but an intense interest in nutrition as a means to improve her game created a path toward her current profession.

Kara Miller
People |

Kara Miller is one of a few athletic trainers who accompany the USA Roller Sports’ teams to national and international competitions.

Insoles
Research |

Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of UNLV faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.

T-shirt that says U.N.L.V. Honrs Rebellion
People |

Honors College students hit it hard to prepare for a big test: a grueling obstacle course. Along the way, they learn more than they thought possible.

Janet Dufek
Research |

Kids fall all the time, but bouncing back can be trickier when it happens in a hospital. Thanks to an internal grant, UNLV professor Janet Dufek has been able to collaborate with a leading children's hospital to tackle the issue.

Kai-Yu Ho
Research |

The human knee takes a continual pounding. UNLV's Kai-Yu Ho's latest research is identifying how such "shock-loading" stress contributes to arthritis.

Brach Poston
People |

This new professor is a heavy lifter in terms of neurophysiology research and Olympic-style competition.

Janet S. Dufek
People |

Declaring a major is a really tough decision for many new students. Here's some advice from one UNLV professor who had a tough time making that choice herself.

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Business and Community |

From family fun activities to health and legal workshops, UNLV offers a number of free resources to the community.