In The News: The Lincy Institute

KSNV-TV: News 3

The valley is mourning the loss of a man who contributed to the economic development of Las Vegas in more ways than one.

El Tiempo

Robert E. Lang, a UNLV professor who is credited with helping Las Vegas recover from the Great Recession and diversify its economy, died Monday of cancer complications. He was 62 years old.

Las Vegas Sun

Southern Nevada lost a visionary and passionate advocate Monday with the death of Robert E. Lang.

Las Vegas Sun

“I want him,” I said, the first time I listened to Rob Lang speak to an audience.Thus began the Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West marriage.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Robert E. Lang, a UNLV professor credited with helping Las Vegas recover from the Great Recession and diversify its economy, died Monday of complications from cancer. He was 62.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Robert E. Lang, a UNLV professor credited with helping Las Vegas recover from the Great Recession and diversify its economy, died Monday of complications from cancer. He was 62.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Renowned UNLV professor Dr. Robert Lang has passed away.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Dr. Robert Lang, executive director of UNLV’s Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute, has passed away at 62. University President Keith Whitfield confirmed the loss, saying it came after a battle with a “lengthy illness.”

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Dr. Robert Lang, a professor of public policy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and executive director of the school's Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute, died Monday at age 62.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Dr. Robert Lang, a professor of public policy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and executive director of the school's Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute, died Monday at age 62.

Las Vegas Sun

Robert E. Lang, whose influence as a policy leader in Southern Nevada can be seen in such projects as UNLV’s medical school and Allegiant Stadium, has died. He was at 62.

Brookings

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