A key mission of the UNLV Libraries, and a core area of UNLV’s Top Tier 2.0 strategic plan, is to stimulate the economic development of Southern Nevada. To help meet this mission, the Libraries offers several business services to support business leaders and entrepreneurs on campus and in the community, including the specialized research assistance; access to online databases; newspaper access; and the UNLV Patent & Trademark Resources Center Powered by Switch.

Researchers from the School of Public Health teamed up with the University of Nevada, Reno to secure nearly $2.5 million dollars in grant funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant will focus on preventing adverse childhood experiences and promoting positive childhood experiences in Nevada, increasing productivity and educational attainment for our community.

Two Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV medical practitioners were named 2023 Healthcare Heroes by Nevada Business Magazine. Dr. Michael Daubs, former professor and chair of orthopaedics, was named Educator of the Year for his work instructing medical residents, and pediatric nurse practitioner Pamela Girgis was named Community Partner of the Year for her efforts in UNLV Health's school-based clinics, providing free and low-cost care to children in economically challenged neighborhoods.

The UNLV Oral History Research Center, founded in 2003, celebrates 20 years of collecting audio recorded interviews that capture the stories of nearly 2,800 local residents. These stories provide first-hand observations of the lives of men and women from all walks of life, who have contributed in some way to the history and development of the gaming industry, Las Vegas, and Southern Nevada.

The Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management, housed in the Lee School of Business, was established to advance faculty and student research, support professional development, and help meet intense workforce demand. The center will collaborate with insurance companies, risk management firms, and regulatory bodies to offer internships, externships, and mentorship programs for students.

The Care Advocate Training Institute (CATI) program, developed by the Care Center, has been approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program as a recognized training program. CATI trains students to offer confidential support to peers experiencing trauma and violence. UNLV students who successfully complete the CATI program will be certified as a nationally recognized victim advocate. CATI is one of a few pre-approved training programs within the state of Nevada for victim advocates.

The William S. Boyd School of Law launched the Poverty Law Clinic to research and provide solutions on areas including housing, food security, and mental health. Because 9% of Nevada families are below the federal poverty line, the clinic aims to provide useful information to the legal community and encourage attorneys to engage in a wider range of pro bono services in order to bring attention to the legal needs of impoverished Nevadans in the community.

The UNLV Athletic Program received a $1 million donation from the Las Vegas Raiders in a continued show of support for the university's football program. The team room of the Fertitta Football Complex was renamed the Al Davis Team Room in honor of Raiders owner Mark Davis' father, further solidifying the partnership between the NFL franchise and Rebel athletics.