News: Office of Economic Development

Undergrad researcher Benjamin Sabir helps H. Jeremy Cho examine an atmospheric water harvesting device. (Jeff Scheid/UNLV)
Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.

test tube and pipettes on black table
Research |

Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

WAVR device
Research |

A newly launched UNLV startup advances the search for water sustainability solutions to the Southwest climate crisis.

overview of conference venue with panel speakers on stage
Business and Community |

Co-hosted by the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute, the inaugural SEICon event brings together dozens of sports, entertainment, and innovation leaders — including several with Rebel ties.

Martin Schiller Lab
People |

Professor Marty Schiller talks about his business and how UNLV made it possible.

student displays vegan product on table during market
Business and Community |

Leya Dagher knew she wanted to start a business and with the help of UNLV resources, she established Swalty Mediterranean.

woman and man talking inside wig shop
Business and Community |

The Nevada Small Business Development Center brings resources for microbusiness owners to the heart of a community.

woman lying on couch next to piece of luggage
People |

The hospitality researcher uncovers human interaction in the context of tourist attractions.

group of students holding a frame that says President's Innovation Challenge
Campus News |

Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.

Marcos Kano holding a laptop while standing inside an illustration of a room with a work desk
Business and Community |

With funding from governor's office, StepUp & StartUp program has matched 50 UNLV students with local tech companies. 

The Las Vegas strip as seen on Super Bowl weekend (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.

Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, United States. It is also referred to as the "east rim of the Grand Canyon.”
Campus News |

UNLV, regional academic partners awarded milestone 'Engines' grant from NSF to translate sustainability ideas into tangible technologies.