Topic: economy

Dr. Mark Dubrouva
People | February 16, 2017

The Las Vegas physician and higher education regent discusses his own educational experience and why UNLV’s School of Medicine is so important to health of our community.

Benoy Jacob
Business and Community | January 19, 2017

Forget national politics — the director of UNLV's new urban leadership program says those working at the city level will be affecting the most change in the coming decade.

Vamsee Pamula
People | September 29, 2016

When Vamsee Pamula, ’92 MS Electrical Engineering, sees chances to apply his big brain to business opportunities, he takes the leap. His latest venture is a daring moneymaker — and a potential life saver.

woman jogging on indoor track
Research | September 1, 2016

Smartwatches that help you track daily steps and heart rate? That’s old hat, according to UNLV researchers who have recently licensed their latest patent for a fitness tracker that makes calorie-counting as easy as taking a picture.

renderings of maryland parkway
Business and Community | July 1, 2016

Through UNLV's Downtown Design Center, architecture students learn vital lessons in collaboration during neighborhood redevelopment.

FDH viewed from Maryland Parkway
Business and Community | April 27, 2016

UNLV construction projects have kicked into high gear but we aren't walking this street alone. Here's how public-private partnerships are remaking Maryland Parkway.

Zach Miles
Business and Community | April 26, 2016

Zach Miles has supercharged UNLV's economic development programs. Here are his thoughts on hiring talent, measuring success, and taking advice.