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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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Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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People |

The newest Rebel grads reflect on their time at UNLV and share what the future holds.

James Sarmiento wearing UNLV commencement robe in front of Rebels Make It Happen sign
People |

How mentorship and industry connections helped UNLV student James Sarmiento turn years of uncertainty into professional success.

Angelique Burton in front of UNLV sign on academic mall
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At the UNLV School of Social Work, this professional programs manager helps students navigate college through connection and mentorship.

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Campus News |

A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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More than 3,000 young people across Southern Nevada have participated in leadership workshops spearheaded by a UNLV student.

Business In The News

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Despite consumer sentiment at record lows, a UNLV economist projects a rebound in tourism in 2026 with two million more visitors to Las Vegas this year than last.
 

KSNV-TV: News 3

The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.

Las Vegas Weekly

Nearly every issue influencing Nevada’s June 9 primary election and beyond can be traced back to housing. From diversifying the state’s economy to bolstering its teaching and healthcare workforces, everything starts with a safe and affordable place to live.

Vegas Business

Mom-and-pop investors were behind nearly 66 percent of all homes bought by business entities in Clark County since 2015, and real estate experts say the Las Vegas Valley is the perfect climate for the business venture.

Business Experts

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An accomplished economist, professor, and administrator in the fields of business and economic research.
An expert on technology management, and information technology innovation.
An expert in financial literacy.

Recent Business Accomplishments

Tashauna Stewart (Lee Business School Advising Center) recently presented on innovative approaches to advisor wellness and professional sustainability at the 2026 NACADA Region 8/9 Conference in San Diego, California. Her session, titled "Beyond the Desk: Fostering Advisor Wellness Through Micro-Externships," highlighted the Lee Business School’s…
Kevin McVay (College of Sciences Advising Center) and Charlene Gonzales (Career and Professional Development Office, Lee Business School), alongside colleagues Andrea Aduna from San Diego State University and Derek Furukawa from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, recently presented at the 2026 NACADA Region 8/9 Conference in San Diego, California…
UNLV’s Rebel Recon team recently took first place in the national CISA-recognized Social Engineering Competition (SEC). The team is made up of graduate students Shanzeh Aslam, (Computer Science; Information Systems), Hareign Casaclang, (Computer Science; CyberCorps SFS Scholar), Bianca Ionescu, (Computer Science; Information Systems; CyberCorps…
Hamid Reza Nikkhah (Information Systems) has published a research article in Information & Management, a leading journal in the field of Information Systems. This interdisciplinary study examines the rapidly evolving domain of Cybercrime by integrating insights from both information systems and criminology fields. Drawing on a…
Team UNLV took first in the nation in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE) Cyber Games Invitational. This win comes after the competition's regional event which saw 1,100 students from across the nation compete for the opportunity to test their skills at the Invitational. Led by Layer Zero, the team was comprising…
Rajiv Kishore (Information Systems) was recently invited to visit five major universities in China for academic exchanges with faculty and students. The universities visited include: a) Fudan University, Shanghai; b) Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province; c) Renmin University of China, Beijing; d) Shantou University,…