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Lee Business School News

The Lee Business School advances the knowledge and practice of business; develops business leaders; and fosters intellectual and economic vitality through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and outreach.

Current Business News

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People |

This two-time Classified Employee of the Year award winner keeps the dean's office at Lee Business School in shipshape.

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Business and Community |

Foundation’s generous $735,000 donation will offset tuition for first cohort of new ºÚÁÏÍø bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management, which will launch this fall.

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People |

Why the entrepreneur and two-time graduate is bringing his expertise back to ºÚÁÏÍø's cybersecurity classes.

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People |

Neilsen Scholar heads for law school to help others pursue justice.

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Campus News |

The student-led delegation met with legislators, advocated for student issues, and learned more about the state's legislative process.

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Campus News |

Administrators and donors step up to support ºÚÁÏÍø's international community.

Business In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal

An alleged brazen kidnapping and cryptocurrency extortion that started in Las Vegas and ended in a remote desert area in Arizona in November has added to worry about other crypto-related violent crimes in the U.S. and around the globe in recent months.

Inside Climate News

A years-long effort to sell public lands has gained steam in this year’s federal budget negotiations as a proposed solution to the housing crisis, but critics say it’s just the latest attempt to render an unpopular political proposition more palatable.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Some potential homebuyers in the Las Vegas Valley are now thinking twice before purchasing a home. This comes as economic uncertainty is translating into a growing trend of more homes for sale and less being sold.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Clark County added approximately 57,566 residents to its overall population in 2016, a number that has yet to be eclipsed, according to the 2024-2060 Population Forecast report for 2024 from ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Center for Business and Economic Research.

WalletHub

Credit cards without SSN requirements can be a great resource if you are going to school or working in the U.S. but aren't a citizen. However, depending on your situation, you may be able to apply for an SSN, which would open up even more credit card options to you.

KSNV-TV: News 3

As global tariffs continue to fluctuate, consumers may feel the effects in their wallets, according to Stephen Miller, an economist and research director at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Center for Business and Economic Research.

Business Experts

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An expert on economics, computing, and higher education.
An expert in housing, environmental, and urban issues.
An accounting expert who researches investors’ and managers’ judgment and decision-making processes.

Recent Business Accomplishments

Marla Royne Stafford (Marketing and International Business), Ph.D., made a presentation, "Marketing is Responsible Gambling: Ensuring Effective and Authentic Marketing Strategies," at the 2025 Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling.
Aaron Saiewitz (Accounting) and his co-authors, Mary Kate Dodgson (Lehigh University) and Marcus Doxey (University of Alabama), recently had their paper, "Examining the Use of Trait Skepticism Feedback in Auditor Training," accepted for publication in Accounting Horizons. Their study used an experiment to test the efficacy of a new audit firm…
Hans Rawhouser (Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology) recently published "Supporting refugees: An entrepreneurial resourcefulness approach", in Journal of Business Venturing Insights, providing theory explaining how refugee sponsoring organizations can support refugees temporarily, as they transition to a new host country, based on the…
Nadia Pomirleanu (Marketing and International Business), a sales/services researcher who actively engages in international collaborations, recently co-authored a study with her research partner Babu John-Mariadoss titled, "Salesperson self-esteem: Measure development and validation," published in the Journal of Business Research. The study…
Two of Lee Business School’s outstanding peer mentors were recognized at the 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø Peer Mentor Awards: Marco Lau received the Outstanding Event in Peer Mentoring Award for his work creating inclusive opportunities that helped his mentees feel more connected to campus life. As a board member for the Lee Business Connections club, Lau personally…
Lee Business Students Shine at 2025 Rebel Awards The 2025 Rebel Awards ceremony, held on April 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms, brought together the ºÚÁÏÍø community to recognize outstanding achievements across campus. Hosted annually, the Rebel Awards celebrate the students, organizations, and teams who exemplify leadership,…