News: Lee Business School
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Triple-alum Janine Barrett has worked her way up from student worker to executive director of graduate systems & operations at the Graduate College, but says her most cherished role is that of mother.
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One of the professors in her department describes administrative assistant Patricia Butler as "the sunshine."
UNLV Center for Business & Economic Research 2019 Economic Update will include analysis and forecast of local, regional, and national economies; RTC leader will highlight recent transportation innovations.
UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Experience Program students learn about business and tourism at Machu Picchu during the last leg of their journey through Peru.
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A triple UNLV alum, Lisa Davis has found her passion for sustainability, helping people, and adventure in UNLV's MBA programs.
Local Peruvian villagers teach UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Experience Program students the importance of community.
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UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Program students build international business skills through lessons from U.S. Embassy workers, Peruvian university students, and stories from a 17th-century nunnery.
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Global Entrepreneurship Program students build international business skills and gain firsthand experience in creating and scaling a startup organization.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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Undergraduates Michael Schwob and Dylan Wallace among just 496 nationwide to earn the prestigious honor.
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The longtime small business advisor brings her expertise and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship to fast-growing Las Vegas.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant makes educating children about the diversity within the Latino community fun.