News: Lee Business School
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Inventions from 21 teams on display Dec. 3 include a mechanized sock donner, a drone that detects methane gas, and enhanced parking options for the UNLV campus.
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Emma Glaze is combining her artist's heart with a newfound love of business administration, thanks to support from the Holiday Card Scholarship drive.
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Our Alumni of the Year tell us what they learned when facing a roomful of corporate lawyers, during a big interview, and amidst the chaos of stock traders.
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The second-place recipient of the Classified Employee of the Year Award, Sonja Longoria was praised for finding a way to assist her coworkers.
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Southern Nevada industries are expanding, unemployment is down sharply, and visitor volume is trending up, according to biannual economic report.
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UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research biannual conference June 25 will address factors impacting economic growth.
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Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of UNLV faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.
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Among the 2,700 students expected to graduate this week, five will receive special recognition at commencement. Here's why they were selected.
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Graduate student groups take first and third prizes in Nevada Governor's Cup contest; awarded total of $35,000 to help advance business plans.
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Six UNLV student groups among the competition's 12 finalists; businesses range from a diagnostic shoe insole system to an audio book streaming service.
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Waqar, a junior in UNLV’s Honors College, one of just 58 college students nationwide selected for $30,000 award based on academics, public service leadership potential.
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UNLV Lee Business School and Las Vegas Business Press partner in annual Dominic Anthony Marrocco contest to find and fund the region’s best new business idea.