Rodney Paul, Sports Economist & Director of the Sport Analytics Program at Syracuse University, and Jay Vickers, Chief Operating Officer of UNLV Sports Innovation, join Remy Blaire to discuss the […]
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Exercise program for Down syndrome assists UNLV research on movement
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Cardiovascular Research and Exercise Lab (CARE Lab) are attempting to assess how a lower heart rate, a feature of Down syndrome, can impact people’s […]
PGA of America Members Phil Anderson & Chris Cain Elected to the PGA of America Board of Directors
Dr. Chris Cain, who is both a professor in UNLV’s Harrah College of Hospitality and the executive director of UNLV PGA Golf Management University Program, was elected to the PGA […]
Circle CEO Shawn Garrity and Jay Vickers, COO for UNLV’s Sports Innovation Institute, Join NYSE Floor Talk to Discuss SEICon
Circle CEO Shawn Garrity and Jay Vickers, Chief Operations Officer for UNLV’s Sports Innovation Institute, joined Judy Khan Shaw on NYSE Floor Talk to share exciting updates for SEICon (Sports, […]
SEICon, the Sports, Entertainment, & Innovation Conference Announces All-Star Cast of Speakers at Inaugural Event in Las Vegas
With comprehensive, content-driven programming, SEICon will feature over 100 transformative thought leaders and pioneers who continue to trailblaze the sports and entertainment industry with the goal to inspire, empower and […]
UNLV Sports Innovation Institute Announces Sport LEAP, A New Executive Development Initiative Aimed at Career Advancement for Sports Industry Leaders
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL IN THE ‘FUN ECONOMY’ The worlds of sports, entertainment, and tourism are converging like never before. Las Vegas has become the global intellectual capital driving this new […]
VGK Faithful Believe in Cup Repeat
UNLV Sport Management professor Dr. Nancy Lough shares her thoughts on how the Golden Knights created connectedness with the Vegas community and faith in the franchise. From the article: “The […]
Gaming executive commits $1M to UNLV career development program for women’s sports
Paragon Gaming CEO Diana Bennett’s donation will go toward creating the new initiative, which is set to launch this coming fall semester, UNLV announced Wednesday. From the article: “At UNLV, […]
NSHE successfully approves institute status for UNLV Sports Innovation program
The institute’s growth, expansion, and recognition was aided with $3.25 million in federal funding secured by Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., citing that the use of such funds would place “UNLV […]
It’s ‘Game On!’ for the UNLV Oral History Research Center
The UNLV Oral History Research center is launching a two-year project called Game on! The Oral History of Las Vegas Sports, which will be led by Claytee White and project […]
