News: Department of Finance
The finance lecturer and co-director of the new Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness on the ROI of building connections with the banking community.
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The Lee Business School Alumnus of the Year has found balance between advising clients in Las Vegas' biggest industries or volunteering his time at local organizations.
A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, research, and academic achievement.
UNLV finance chair Daniel Chi offers tips for financial freedom and details on the new Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness.
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Investing in the future is a defining principle for longtime finance professor whose donation created new experiential learning program.
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Navigating the world of finance might seem intimidating, but UNLV is equipping students with the tools they need for financial success.
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A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.
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When the pandemic forces her to work remotely, she misses seeing the students whom she considers friendly, in-your-face reminders of the real purpose of her finance job in Student Affairs.
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One of the professors in her department describes administrative assistant Patricia Butler as "the sunshine."
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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With a built-in network in the form of the swim team, Australian Michelle Troup took to America like a duck to, well, you know.
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