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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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College of Fine Arts' Larry Henley is the lighting and stage aficionado who brings the ‘razzle dazzle’ to the big event.

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Despite working with a challenging U.S. market, team STheory's bold strategy leads to big payoff.

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Aryah Certain and Jennifer Tidwell turn sports fandom into social impact, taking home the grand prize for their innovative solution to Nevada’s volunteer shortage.

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A collection of colorful headlines featuring 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó staff and students.

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Sky Denson says 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó's real estate program helped launch his career â€” before he even graduated.

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Students from across disciplines invest a half million (virtual) dollars to learn how to make real-time investment decisions.

Business In The News

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Rep. Mark Amodei led House Republicans in approving a reconciliation bill Monday that included a late-night amendment to sell off more than 93,000 acres of public lands in Nevada — much to the chagrin of environmentalists and congressional Democrats.

Reader's Digest

What do Amazon, Baskin-Robbins and Toblerone have in common? They all have hidden messages in their logos. Here's what they are and what they mean.

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A recent 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó Lied Center for Real Estate report found that the valley hasn’t been building enough homes for about 15 years.

Nevada Current

Nevada’s Economic Forum adjusted the tax revenue forecast down $191 million for the upcoming biennium, representing a further dimming of& an already dreary outlook of how the economy will fare under the Trump administration.

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Nevada and the Bureau of Land Management have agreed to share data on public lands that could be released for future development as part of Gov. Joe Lombardo’s larger effort to fix the state’s housing crisis.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

At just 19 years old, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó Junior Sehaj Singh enjoys trading stocks as his fascination has now become a hobby. When the opportunity came along to participate in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó’s first-ever President’s Investment Challenge, he and several other students jumped on board to get a first-hand look at the campus-wide investment competition.

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Recent Business Accomplishments

Two of Lee Business School’s outstanding peer mentors were recognized at the 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó community to recognize outstanding achievements across campus. Hosted annually, the Rebel Awards celebrate the students, organizations, and teams who exemplify leadership,…
The Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management debuted the inaugural Kerestesi $10,000 Insurance Challenge on May 1, a signature experiential learning event that brings together students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals for an evening of innovation, insight, and celebration. Generously supported by the PHLY Foundation Fund for…
John Starkey (Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management; Business) was honored with the Showstopper of the Year title at the American Cancer Society’s Fork Cancer event in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp. Fork Cancer recognized twenty distinguished "Showstoppers," each tasked with raising critical funds to support the American Cancer Society’s mission. Through…
Bianca Ionescu, (Computer Science and Management Entrepreneurship, and Technology) a 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó CyberCorps SFS Scholar, was invited to present on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó Cyber Clinic at the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference that recently took place in Dallas, Texas. WiCyS’ mission is to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity to build a robust…
Cervantes Lee (Business; Hospitality), with co-authors Zihui Ma (Hospitality) and Linchi Kwok from Cal Poly Pomona, published "Multi-Unit Restaurant Management," now available through Kendall Hunt Publishing.  The book provides in-depth strategies and practical insights for managing multi-unit restaurant businesses — a fast-…