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Office of Economic Development News

The Office of Economic Development seeks to promote private- and public-sector partnerships in order to support economic and workforce development, to attract industry-sponsored research, and to protect and develop intellectual property.

Current Economic Development News

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Campus News |

A roundup of news about the brights spots on campus.

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.

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Research |

Newly published research showcases tech capable of transforming water vapor into a usable form at a rapid rate in dry climates.

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Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staff and students.

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Research |

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

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Research |

A newly launched 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ startup advances the search for water sustainability solutions to the Southwest climate crisis.

Economic Development In The News

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The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.

Gioco News

The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.

Gioco News

The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Millions of dollars in cash flow through Las Vegas casinos every day, making them ideal targets for money laundering schemes. Accordingly, the gaming industry is tightly regulated and closely monitored by both federal and state agencies to ensure that casinos are not used to launder illegitimate funds.

Tech Briefs

Imagine being severely dehydrated and water literally appearing out of thin air. In other words: The air you breathe could quickly become the water that wets your whistle. Well, that scenario is one step closer to reality thanks to University of Nevada, Las Vegas spinoff WAVR Technologies.

Vegas 411

It’s home to a symphony orchestra, choral ensembles, ever-changing exhibitions, virtual galleries, and museums. It’s the base of operations for the Jazz Outreach Initiative, a concert hall, and a haven for theater students. Its halls and classrooms honor art’s history while fostering future masterpieces. The College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas powers the pulse of Sin City…and it continues to grow.

Economic Development Experts

An expert in hospitality innovation, business development, esports, and technology incubation. 
An expert in sports betting, gaming policy and regulation, legislative affairs, and workplace sexual harrassment. 
An expert on the intersection of travel and tourism with sociology, social justice, and environmental sustainability. 
An expert on gaming and society, Bernhard has been featured on CNN, The Discovery Channel, the BBC, and The History Channel.
An accomplished economist, professor, and administrator in the fields of business and economic research.
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Recent Economic Development Accomplishments

Martin Alvarez-Lopez, Emmanuel Becerra, Svelania Marino, and Krystka Marinao (all Business) from Team MycoWay earned the $5,000 scholarship prize at the 2024 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Impact Ventures Case Competition hosted by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Black Fire Innovation. This annual event, presented by Caesars Entertainment, challenged students to design sustainable, for-profit…
Marta Soligo (Economic Development), director of tourism research, and Tammi Tiger (Hospitality), director of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Education Initiative) presented: Building Destinations: Tribal Tourism & Economic Development on a panel together at the Tribal Leadership & Management Conference 2024.
On July 18, Pitch Mayhem, the premier pitch tournament designed to elevate Las Vegas as a leading tech destination, successfully took place at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Black Fire Innovation. The event brought together the brightest minds in technology, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, marking a significant milestone in the city's journey to becoming a tech…
Kasra Ghaharian (International Gaming Institute) has been awarded funding by the Massachusetts Gambling Commission to conduct research on artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling sector. The study, awarded to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s International Gaming Institute, will focus on current and possible uses of AI in the gambling industry, with a particular…
The Department of Brain Health and the Office of Economic Development hosted the inaugural 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Innovation Day, an annual event that brought together 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers and industry professionals to discuss the growth and understanding of brain health, mental health, and the innovation brought together through science and experimentation. The…
Marta Soligo (Hospitality and Office of Economic Development) participated as a guest speaker at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Partnership Summit on March 6, 2024. During the event, Soligo shared insights from the research on sports tourism and outdoor recreation she is conducting with the team of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tourism Development,…