Topic: economic development

The Making of a Med School
A group of medical students walk down a sunlit hall
UNLV History | April 27, 2021
From a suggestion in an economic impact report to graduating its charter class in just 10 years. Here's how the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV got here and how it will shape health care in Southern Nevada.
From President Keith E. Whitfield: National Doctor's Day
Business and Community | March 29, 2021
Take a moment on March 30 to recognize the contributions UNLV's medical professionals are making to our community.
UNLV Newsmakers 2020: Research and Economic Development
Professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab at UNLV
Research | December 29, 2020
A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.
Fresh Ideas for Fiscal Strength Emerging from Campus Expertise
campus mall and buildings
Campus News | November 18, 2020
Brainstorming forum generates hundreds of ideas for weathering the economic downturn.
Rebel Venture Fund: Investing in Las Vegas, Opening Doors for Future Business Leaders
The Las Vegas Strip reflected in building
Campus News | January 22, 2020
Student-led venture capital fund gives students firsthand experience in investing and engaging with the entrepreneurial community in Las Vegas.
RVF Perspectives: The Entrepreneur and The Investor
Business and Community | January 12, 2020
RVF board member George Moncrief and RVF-invested entrepreneur Gerald Meggett Jr. offer perspectives on the connection between UNLV and Las Vegas startup community.
RVF Perspectives: Founder Jeff Moskow's Lasting Legacy
man speaking at podium
Business and Community | January 12, 2020
Remembering Rebel Venture Fund donor and founder Jeff Moskow, and the importance of investing in people.
RVF Perspectives: Advisory Board Member Leith Martin
man in suit
Business and Community | January 12, 2020
Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship Executive Director Leith Martin on professional mentorship, growing entrepreneurship on campus, and the value of experience.
RVF Perspectives: Senior Associate Ben Brikman
Business and Community | January 12, 2020
Economics major and Rebel Venture Fund senior associate Ben Brikman on learning the ins and outs of investing, the power of connections, and overcoming impostor syndrome.
RVF Perspectives: Executive Director Matthew Fritz
man in front of Las Vegas Strip
Business and Community | January 12, 2020
UNLV MBA student and Rebel Venture Fund executive director Matthew Fritz on building the venture capital fund and the importance of student culture.
Investing in Their Workforce
A woman sits at a desk in a dark room
Campus News | November 7, 2019
MGM College Opportunity Program at UNLV offers a flexible and affordable way for the company's employees to complete their degrees.
Black Fire Innovation Confirms Collaboration with Intel to Advance Hospitality Customer Experience
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Business and Community | October 29, 2019
Working with UNLV and Caesars Entertainment, Intel will provide state-of-the-art computing equipment and hands-on internships for UNLV students.