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Lee Business School News

The Lee Business School advances the knowledge and practice of business; develops business leaders; and fosters intellectual and economic vitality through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and outreach.

Current Business News

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Lee Business School alumna Caren Yap brings the value of collective responsibility to her work in national labor rights advocacy.

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The engineer-turned-rock climber approaches challenges with optimism and a ‘make it happen’ attitude.

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Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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Mural and leadership course pay homage to women who have elevated the hospitality industry while acknowledging the challenges that remain.

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Lee Business School students volunteering with the VITA program can help you file with clarity and confidence.

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Student-volunteers connect with nature and community during Service Day at UNLV's Center for Urban Water Conservation.

Business In The News

KSNV-TV: News 3

The findings from the LVCVA’s annual visitor profile show that while fewer people came to Las Vegas in 2025, those who did visit tended to spend more during their stay.

GoBankingRates

Now when you walk into a Dollar Tree store, you’ll not only see items priced at $1.25, $3, and $5, you’ll also see items priced much higher. These are pretty obvious changes, but what you may not notice is the shrinkflation that might be happening in plain sight. Here’s how.

WalletHub

How can credit card companies afford to offer big sign-up bonuses? How important are limited-time promotions to credit card application rates? Are bonus-seekers good customers for credit card companies?

Las Vegas Review Journal

Last year, personal-finance site Bankrate found that most homes on the market in Las Vegas were out of reach to the typical buyer, and UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate reported that Las Vegas’ housing market was “largely unaffordable for much of the local population.”

KSNV-TV: News 3

Prices for products and services are likely to surge because of the conflict in the Middle East, and Las Vegas drivers are already worried when it comes to gas prices. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gasoline was $3.25 as of Thursday. In Las Vegas, that average is $3.90.

KSNV-TV: News 3

According to January visitation numbers, about 21,000 fewer travelers arrived from Canada compared to the same month last year.

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Recent Business Accomplishments

MBA student Jacob Stalk and Won-Yong Oh (Management & Entrepreneurship) recently published a book chapter titled, “Circular Economy in Asia: A Comparative Policy and Startup Review” in the Springer Volume <Business and Management in Asia: Opportunities and Entrepreneurship>. The chapter examines how startups across Asia are advancing…
Daniel Chi (Finance) was recently interviewed by the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the state of the economy and financial markets. He emphasized the importance of continued diversification within the local economy, noting that a broader economic base not only enhances resilience to negative shocks but also strengthens the region’s…
Daniel Chi (Finance) recently delivered a presentation to the Risk Management Association’s Las Vegas Chapter on the implications of artificial intelligence for the banking industry. He examined the emerging risks and opportunities posed by AI and outlined strategic approaches banks can adopt to mitigate risks while capitalizing on new…
Daniel Chi (Finance) has been appointed by Chancellor Matt McNair to represent the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) on the Nevada Advisory Council for Financial Literacy. As the Council’s higher education representative, Chi will help ensure that postsecondary perspectives are integrated into statewide financial literacy…
Aaron Saiewitz (Accounting) received the 2026 Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory (AJPT) Best Paper Award for his paper, "Theoretical and Practical Guidance for Incorporating Auditor-Client Communication in Experimental Research." The paper, co-authored with Rick Hatfield (University of Alabama), was published in AJPT in 2022.…
Truman D. Rowley (Accounting) recently presented his research at the American Accounting Association Auditing Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, one of the leading conferences in the field of auditing. The paper, titled “Staffing Continuity and Audit Quality: How Anticipated Continuity Affects Auditor Cognition and Skeptical Action,” is coauthored…