News: School of Public Health

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Campus News |

UNLV public health researcher Melva Thompson-Robinson explains the U.S.’s history of medical trauma against people of color, its impact on the pandemic, and tips for meaningful messaging.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.

Claytee White seated with "We Need to Talk" on TV screen behind her
Business and Community |

The series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, will be live-streamed by UNLV TV.

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Business and Community |

Grant from state of Nevada extends university partnership with Southern Nevada Health District, allows 200 UNLV students to continue vital contact tracing services.

Professor Brian Labus on zoom screen
People |

UNLV public health professor became a go-to source for media in Nevada and worldwide on the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

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Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture |

A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.

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People |

UNLV Public Health professor Brian Labus dismantles misperceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine and shares why it works, why it’s safe, and why everyone eligible should get it.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at UNLV.

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Campus News |

UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield to honor four Winter 2020 graduates for their academic, research, and community impact.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s commitment to community, health care, and research.

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People |

Childhood polio started Kavita Batra on a path toward helping others through medicine and data.