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From artful storytelling to belly dance, a study abroad fair to global Thanksgiving feast, this year’s International Education Week will infuse campus with extra flair and flavor.
UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research marked its 50th anniversary and shared forecasts for Nevada, national economies during 2025 Economic Outlook event.
The Lee Business School administrative assistant connects students with scholarships that make their academic dreams easier to pursue.
Some of the biggest news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
Student-veterans in Lee Business School's MBA program share their determination to succeed as they transition back to civilian life.
The inaugural event brought together students and industry leaders for competitions and crucial professional development.
Business In The News
What if a gingerbread house could prevent a real home from going into foreclosure? That’s the idea behind a fundraiser by Freed’s Bakery and homebuilder Taylor Morrison. The Build Joy program donates $1,000 for every $55 gingerbread house kit Freed’s sells to HomeFree USA, a Maryland-based, HUD-approved national nonprofit that assists homeowners to prevent foreclosures.
UNLV’s 2025 Economic Outlook, presented in Las Vegas on November 13, indicates that Nevada’s tourism sector will experience slower growth over the next few years, following a period of rapid post-pandemic recovery. Visitor volume to Nevada is expected to stabilize at around 50 to 51 million annually, with a slight decline forecasted for 2026 and 2027. Despite global economic uncertainty, inflation, and shifting domestic travel patterns, the state’s tourism sector is forecast to remain resilient due to Nevada’s strong global brand and the continued influx of major events.
One job sector is outpacing inflation in Clark County – and it might not be the industry you expect. Hospitality is often seen as the heart of the Las Vegas job market. But as tourism declines, one industry is quietly becoming the valley’s fastest-growing – and highest paying despite national trends.
A new economic study projects visitation to Las Vegas will bounce back in 2026. But the city's top tourism officials are taking nothing for granted as they grapple with the effects of 2025's lull and adjust prices to try to lure back tourists in the new year.
A report by UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate found that corporate investors bought 23% of the listed homes last year in the Las Vegas area. It ranks fourth among the largest U.S. metropolitan areas that report tracked, behind Miami and California cities Anaheim and San Diego.
As the holiday season approaches, shoppers are experiencing sticker shock with rising prices on popular toys.
