News: Lee Business School
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Leya Dagher knew she wanted to start a business and with the help of UNLV resources, she established Swalty Mediterranean.
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The Nevada Small Business Development Center brings resources for microbusiness owners to the heart of a community.
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Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former UNLV president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.
She’s got spirit, yes she does! UNLV Cheer connected Jennevee Morales with the campus and our surrounding community.
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Young alumna Jannah Bowen creates a scholarship to help others become entrepreneurs.
Core memories unlocked: Through UNLV traditions, Madelyn Schmit found her career in planning memorable events.
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
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Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.
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The former student body president and longtime donor passes away, 60 years after UNLV's first commencement.
UNLV Law School has 14 top 100 programs in publication’s 2024 rankings, including No. 2 ranking for legal writing; Physical Therapy cracks top 50.
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The awards recognize faculty, staff, and students who leverage UNLV's resources for the benefit of our many communities.
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A roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV students and faculty.