News: Lee Business School

Eric Chiang sits in front of Lee Business School building
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The economics professor reflects on Dec. 6, the scholarship that changed his path, and why he's investing in future generations of Rebels.

Older white man with receding gray hair wearing a black pinstripe suit, white collared shirt, red tie and gold watch on his left wrist poses with his hands crossed in front of him with small lake, waterfall, large boulders and palm trees in the background
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David Ross credits UNLV for helping him fulfill his boyhood dream of reaching the pinnacle of the casino management business. Which is why the 2025 Fred C. Albrecht Outstanding Alumnus is always there whenever his alma mater needs him.

photo collage of business faculty holding objects related to their hobbies
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Professors’ personal stories shape how students connect and learn.

birding club members use binoculars to observe birds at UNLV
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Chill vibes and a focus on observing and preserving nature have students flocking to UNLV's Birding and Conservation Club.

White man with grayish hair wearing a gray suit and white collared shirt stands at a clear podium in front of a microphone speaking at a conference
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After building a career in the manufactured home industry, Leo Poggione — UNLV’s 1991 Homecoming King — reigns supreme as the Business School Alumnus of the Year.

Standing left to right are Justin Manning, Jacinto Alfaro-Martinez, James Sarmiento and Quincy Branch
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The duo presented their pitch to Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation board members, who agreed to fund the first cohort of insurance and risk management juniors and seniors with up to $10,000 per year.

Lee Business School alumnus Lorenzo Scardicchio
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Lee Business School alum Lorenzo Scardicchio turns personal tragedy into purpose by creating an app for students that provides wellness and suicide prevention resources.

First day of classes.
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The top news stories starring university students and staff.

Daniel Chi in front of graphic illustration of graphs
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UNLV's fast-growing personal finance course is helping students build confidence, stress less, and apply what they learn — while shaping a model that reaches beyond campus.

group of students walk past Rebels Make It Happen mural on campus
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Group service projects during the weeklong orientation highlight the university's commitment to community.

woman looking for job in newspaper
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Nevada job seekers face challenges re-entering the workforce in 2024. 

Campus beauty.
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A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring UNLV staff and students.