News: Office of Economic Development

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Research |

UNLV faculty earned two grants this summer through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project to enhance STEM curriculum for students and advance promising research.  
 

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Business and Community |

New report from Center for Business and Economic Research unveils impact of the emerging sports mecca’s transformation on Strip, Southern Nevada, and residents of all ages.

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Campus News |

UNLV gathers international experts to discuss emerging gaming industry issues, including the intersection of tourism, sports, and entertainment.

Interior space at UNLV Black Fire Innovation building
Business and Community |

New program assists early-stage companies by connecting them with a variety of resources to support their path to success. 

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Business and Community |

UNLV is emerging as a national leader in fostering the economic mobility of its graduates. For Southern Nevada, that means a healthier middle class.

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Research |

A polymer created by a longtime chemistry professor can lower the risk of fires when used as a component of lithium-ion batteries.

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Campus News |

More internships on the horizon for students interested in sports entertainment careers, thanks to a privately funded program.

Ph.D. engineering graduate George William Kajjumba is hooded during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

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Research |

With a rich store of lithium in our lands, the state has a chance to capitalize on the ever-growing demand for clean energy. Here’s how we can ensure this boom doesn’t go bust.

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Business and Community |

The UNLV Libraries Patent & Trademark Resource Center, Powered by Switch hosted a grand opening Nov. 15.

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Business and Community |

Students gain workforce-ready training and experience for much-in-demand cybersecurity jobs.

 
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Business and Community |

UNLV joins with other major universities in the West to create a collaborative hub to assist researchers in commercializing their work and to promote economic development.