News: Division of Health Sciences
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UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.
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Program managers in Clark County can better use free and easily accessible parks for healthy living initiatives.
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UNLV student outreach effort hopes to head off adult obesity by starting with preschool education
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Study to Examine 2,000 Las Vegas Nurses from 9 Hospitals
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The association honors graduates and supporters for their professional accomplishments and service to the university.
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Beatriz was a good student but college seemed impossible. Then UNLV and the Millennium Scholarship came along.
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Meet some of UNLV's graduates who were recognized at commencement for their academic achievements, community outreach, and ability to overcome adversity.
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Two exceptional graduates share their thoughts on the paths that UNLV led them to take
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UNLV, Local Agencies Form Nevada Healthy Homes Partnership To Help Local Residents Identify and Eliminate Hidden Home Health Hazards