Celebrating 20 Years of Public Health Impact

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The UNLV School of Public Health was established in 2004 to improve people's health and well-being worldwide. It is the first accredited School of Public Health in the state of Nevada and is one of only 68 in the world with this distinction. Nearly, twenty years later, its departments, programs, and research units are growing and still working to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of Public Health.

Your gift can be directed to the following funds: 

Public Health Emergency Response - Emergency grants provide resources to students in immediate need and remove the financial barriers that might keep them from continuing their education during a challenging life situation. Students who meet the criteria for successful degree completion should not have to choose between necessities for living (food, shelter, etc.) and completing their degree. The Emergency Aid Program provides emergency grants as well as support and the connection to resources for students seeking to improve their overall well-being. The program assists low or moderate-income School of Public Health students (undergraduate and graduate) by providing financial support when they need assistance with unexpected emergency expenses.

Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy - The Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy (NICRP), located within the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving the lives of children through research, advocacy, and other specialized services.   NICRP’s mission is to conduct rigorous community-based research, evaluation, and advocacy to guide public policy and program development with collaborative partnerships in an effort to enhance the lives of Nevada’s children and families.

UNLV Food Pantry - The UNLV Food Pantry plays a critical role in supporting student health and academic success by addressing food insecurity on campus. Open to all UNLV students and staff, the pantry provides access to nutritious food and basic essentials, helping ensure students do not have to choose between meeting basic needs and completing their education. For students in the School of Public Health, the pantry is both a vital resource and a reflection of our core values - health equity, dignity, and community care. Your support helps keep shelves stocked, reduces barriers to learning, and strengthens the well-being of students working toward careers dedicated to improving the health of others.

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