In The News: Lee Business School
Mention Las Vegas to just about anyone, and images of the Strip with its bright lights, casinos, and unmatched energy likely come to mind. But beneath the shine, Las Vegas isn’t having its best moment. Although it might not be obvious to the average visitor, the city has been quietly battling a slowdown.
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In response to a critical cybersecurity workforce gap across Nevada's major industries, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý) this fall launched a new online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, developed jointly by its College of Engineering and Lee Business School. The initiative directly addresses longstanding recruitment challenges, particularly for large local employers such as casinos and the airport.
The Las Vegas Valley should not worry about sprawl when it looks to solve its housing crisis, Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson said.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý launched a new online cybersecurity bachelor’s program this fall to build Nevada’s data defense system. The program was developed between the College of Engineering and Lee Business School. The program was hoping for 50 students but got 275, far exceeding expectations.
The first icy storm of the season left a dusting of snow here Wednesday morning. As the gray shroud lifted with the sunrise, the timeworn exteriors of this quintessential Nevada town almost sparkled in the light as it peeked through parting clouds.
If you think you might be eligible for Social Security disability insurance, experts recommend you start the process soon, as the Trump administration is reportedly considering changes to make it harder to qualify. According to the Washington Post, the administration is preparing to release a rule change which could remove age as a factor when considering eligibility.
Health care is now the third biggest employer in Southern Nevada, according to the latest ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Center for Business and Economic Research’s annual report, and will become the second biggest in as little as three years.
The ongoing government shutdown is threatening to disrupt Las Vegas tourism, a vital economic sector for the city. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported that 3.3 million people visited the city in November, with 2.1 million arriving by air. Any disruption in air travel could significantly impact tourism and the livelihoods of locals dependent on it.
A new, fully online Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity degree at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý) is preparing students for security analyst and risk management roles by combining technical and business training — an approach that ÐÔÊӽ紫ý leaders say mirrors the reality of modern cyber defenses.
The suddenly fraught future of the Thacker Pass lithium mine cleared an unexpected hurdle on Tuesday, after the Trump administration agreed to release the first part of a loan critical to the Nevada project’s development in exchange for the U.S. government taking a stake in the effort.
The recent government shutdown and economic uncertainty have many potential homebuyers questioning whether now is the right time to purchase a home. While Las Vegas home prices have dipped slightly, a new report reveals that homeownership remains out of reach for many local families.