Annual Events

Nevada Business Hall of Fame plaque

Nevada Business Hall of Fame

The Nevada Business Hall of Fame recognizes highly respected individuals who exemplify exceptional business acumen and make significant contributions to our state’s economic landscape and community.

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Small Business Leadership Academy Workshops (SBLA)

A joint partnership with Cox Communications and Southwest Gas, SBLA workshops empower participants to anticipate and overcome current and future business challenges.

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Lee Speakers Series and Seminars

Our speakers series and seminars feature keynote presentations led by individuals with industry or research expertise. These presentations are open to UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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President’s Investment Challenge

The President’s Investment Challenge is a university-wide team competition that provides students with real-world investment experience to foster critical thinking, financial literacy, and strategic decision-making in a competitive yet supportive environment.

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Kerestesi Insurance Challenge

The Kerestesi Insurance Challenge is a case competition that invites undergraduate teams from all Lee Business School majors to tactically tackle an insurance industry challenge.

All Upcoming Events

  • Come mix and mingle with other Lee Business School alumni! Join the UNLV Alumni Association's Business Alumni Chapter for an evening out at the Otonomous Hotel in Spring Valley. Heavy appetizers will be served and…

  • Find out more about the graduate degree options that the LEE Business School offers.  Every student is different. They have varied goals, backgrounds, interests, and these all factor into the degrees they choose. We…

  • Join the College of Engineering and the Lee Business School for our spring 2026 Capture the Flag Competition (CTF). This CTF will cover topics including cryptography, forensics, log analysis, OSINT, reverse engineering and…

  • The Department of Economics would like to invite you to a seminar by Professor Hale Utar from the Grinnell College  Utar’s research interests are in international trade and macroeconomics, with a focus on how trade and…

  • This interactive panel discussion will explore how organizations are adopting artificial intelligence tools and what that means for today’s workforce. Industry leaders will share insights on how AI is being integrated into…

  • Want to learn more about the dual JD/MBA program offered at UNLV? Navigating the complex worlds of business and law demands a unique skill set. Our dual JD/MBA program equips you with the tools to excel in both domains,…

  • Ready to grow your money? Join Chase Bank for a crash course in personal investing! Whether you're just getting started or want to level up your financial game, this session is designed to help you take control of your…

  • The Department of Economics would like to invite you to a seminar by Stefania Garetto from Boston University. Garetto’s primary research interests are in international trade and macroeconomics, with a focus on the study…

  • Attend UNLV’s President’s Investment Challenge to see university-wide student teams put their investment skills to the test in a dynamic, real-world competition. Over the course of eight weeks, teams will build and manage…

  • The Department of Economics would like to invite you to a seminar by Frank Fossen from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he is a professor of economics and the Charles N. Mathewson Professor in Entrepreneurship. Fossen’s…