The Lincy Institute News
Current Lincy Institute News
A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.
Brookings Mountain West and the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV host national housing policy experts to present research and discuss housing finance system reforms on Sept. 23.
Faculty respond to the mental health crisis with multiple programs focused on addressing the shortages and challenges in Nevada on April 5.
UNLV vice president's preschool revolt was the start of her career in government affairs. She presents at Grad College event Feb. 22.
Scholars bring their expertise in American politics, workforce development, financial regulation, federal assistance programs, college access, and community-based planning.
Billot, a senior in the Honors College pursuing double majors in political science and environmental studies, moves to the final interview stage for world's most prestigious graduate scholarship.
Lincy Institute In The News
Back when I was considering leaving my job as dean of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona to come to Las Vegas to take the helm as president at UNLV, I was attracted by the clear, exciting future that both UNLV and Las Vegas were steadily heading into together.
On Sept. 4, the Lincy Institute hosted a community forum detailing the health and economic benefits of a stand-alone children’s hospital in Southern Nevada. Today, Las Vegas is the only metropolitan region in the nation with over 2 million people that is missing such a critical health care asset.
Utah’s largest healthcare provider, Intermountain Healthcare, has shown interest in partnering on a stand-alone children’s hospital project in Southern Nevada. That’s according to a new study conducted by Tripp Umbach for UNLV’s Lincy Institute, which looked at the need for a full-service independent children’s hospital.
The Lincy Institute, the public policy think tank at UNLV, on Wednesday sponsored a discussion centered on a report from Tripp Umbach analyzing the feasibility of establishing a primary children’s hospital in Southern Nevada. Tripp Umbach has completed over 200 independent studies, including for 25 children’s hospitals, and regularly conducts research in Southern Nevada with the Lincy Institute.
UNLV hosted a forum explaining that a standalone children's hospital could stimulate spending and keep patients from leaving the state.
Voters say they want lower grocery prices and a more affordable cost of living. Where do schools fall on their wish list? It depends on who you ask.
