The University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute (IGI) has unveiled the recipients of the 2024 ESPN Research Fellowships, marking a significant step forward in responsible gambling practices within […]
Sports Management
UNLV’s Sports Innovation Institute seizes on growth of industry in region
The Las Vegas Sun interviewed Sports Innovation COO Jay Vickers on the new institute status of the organization. From the story: “As (UNLV) continues to be the intellectual hub of […]
The Path to the Big Leagues Runs Through UNLV
UNLV posted a series of sports-related articles today, the first one with Rossi Ralenkotter and Pat Christenson telling the story of how UNLV and the Thomas & Mack Center helped […]
News 3 LV: Aces fans hyped for game one of finals, reflect on history of team and increasing support
UNLV Sport Innovation’s Director of Sports Management, Dr. Nancy Lough, was interviewed along with Dr. Jenny Pharr about the Las Vegas Aces’ WNBA finals run. From the story: “The trajectory […]
Pivot Point S1E8: Driving Innovation & Gender Equity in Sports with Dr. Nancy Lough
UNLV Sports Innovation’s Dr. Nancy Lough was a guest on The Pivot Point, a student-led podcast hosted by Bardia Eivazi, an MBA student at UNLV. From the episode description: “Today, […]
Dr. Nancy Lough interviewed by CNN about equal pay in tennis
Nancy Lough (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education), director of the Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management program and co-director of the Sport Innovation Institute was featured by CNN on a story […]
Dr. Minkyo Lee receives Emerging Scholar in Sport Marketing Award
Minkyo Lee (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education), who recently joined the Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management program as an assistant professor, received the Emerging Scholar in Sport Marketing Award at the 2023 American Marketing […]
UNLV Students Share How Internships Prepare Them For Future Success
UNLV posted a YouTube video interviewing Super Bowl interns about their experience over the summer. From the video description: When the Super Bowl comes to town, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
Rebels Bring Their Skills from the Classroom to the Field
UNLV wrote a spotlight on several Super Bowl interns from the summer cohort about their experience. From the story: “Her advice to students unsure about pursuing an internship? “Go for […]
Running with an Opportunity
UNLV wrote a spotlight on business student Kiarra Osotio, who was a summer intern with the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee. From the story: This past spring, when Osotio […]
