Thursday, April 6, 2024 marked a significant milestone for the School of Public Health as it celebrated the opening of its new home in the renovated Edna S. Brigham Building with joy and pride. The occasion began with a ribbon cutting ceremony and featured opening remarks from University leadership.
President Sandoval took the opportunity to highlight the School’s impact within the community, emphasizing its role in preparing students for leadership positions in the future of public health in Nevada and beyond. He commended the School for its work in policy implementation, systemic change, health program development and evaluation, wide-scale service provision, and innovative research.
Dean Akpinar-Elci, who has led the School since Fall 2021, also spoke at the event. In her address, she reflected on the journey that led to the opening of the new building and expressed her gratitude for the collaborative effort that made it possible. She stressed that the celebration was not just about bricks and walls, but about the people who had worked tirelessly to bring their shared vision to life.
She praised those who had gone above and beyond to create a space where passion could meet purpose and emphasized that the success of this project was truly a result of collective efforts of all those involved. The event served as a reminder of School’s commitment to excellence and dedication to advancing public health both locally and globally.