Squeezed for space on its Maryland Parkway campus, UNLV may soon expand into downtown Las Vegas — just steps from Fremont Street and in the shadow of City Hall.

UNLV on Thursday took another step toward establishing a new downtown Las Vegas satellite office. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents unanimously approved a long-term lease agreement with the city of Las Vegas on behalf of UNLV for about 16,000 square feet at Civic Center, near South Main Street and West Bonneville Avenue.

U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., has reintroduced the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act, which would help low-income students cover education-related expenses by matching their savings for college costs, with backers hoping to curb the nation’s growing student loan crisis.

UNLV Athletics brought supporters together at Allegiant Stadium Monday evening for its inaugural Governors Dinner and Auction, an event aimed at boosting resources for student-athletes.

Las Vegas sports industry leaders told U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., on Wednesday that easier travel and a more reliable visa process are key to growing Las Vegas’ sports tourism industry.

They touched on international tourism, evolving workforce needs, and organizations' impact on the community. Senator Rosen also highlighted UNLV's new undergraduate degree in Sports Hospitality Management, aiming to address the needs of Las Vegas' growing sports industry.

Sen. Jacky Rosen joined leaders from local sports teams Wednesday to discuss the role sports play in Las Vegas tourism as the industry faces a slump. UNLV is adding an undergraduate degree in sports hospitality management this fall. The program is meant to address the needs of the valley’s growing sports industry.

The milestone would mark the university’s fourth consecutive year of fall enrollment growth.