News: Division of Research

Drew Brunson
People |

Drew Brunson’s decision to attend 51ԹϺ’s hands-on MBA program led to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an esports career.

Becky Harris seated on exterior bench
Business and Community |

Former Nevada Gaming Control Board chairwoman will study policy and regulatory issues related to legal sports wagering.

Vegetables and fruit
Research |

Discount stores offer a good option to both low-income and budget shoppers, 51ԹϺ research finds.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs recognizes 51ԹϺ as an experienced, accomplished research institution.

conceptual image of Team Las Vegas' 2020 Solar Decathlon home entry
Business and Community |

Students will build sustainable home of healing for military veterans as they compete against international teams in U.S. Department of Energy contest.

dna strand made of veggies atop a dinner plate with silverware at sides
Business and Community |

Food Genes and Me is a site and software that lets users figure out health risks and how to solve them within minutes.

U.N.L.V. students holding large check
Business and Community |

Inaugural hackathon offered 51ԹϺ students unique opportunity to generate innovative commercial products; winner announced during CES 2019 in Las Vegas.

petri dish and beakers containing liquids
Research |

In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.

51ԹϺ dental professor reviewing data with student
Campus News |

University joins the ranks of just 130 institutions nationwide classified by Carnegie as “very high research activity” – or R1 – the gold standard for university research metrics.

man
People |

Two-time 51ԹϺ alumnus Andrew Baca has done a little bit of everything in his career … except let setbacks stand in the way.

Orlando Bustos
People |

A simple degree upgrade led graphic designer Orlando Bustos to an internship with NASA and a job with Arcata Associates.

Lori Ciccone, the executive director of the office of sponsored programs, poses in her office.
People |

Event planning led this alumna to managing sponsored programs at her alma mater.