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 as a standing leader in sports research and innovation.”
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“To be formally recognized as an institute, we first had to demonstrate our sustainability and that our mission and initiatives positively impacted UNLV. We then had to submit an application to the Provost’s Office and ultimately receive approval from NSHE,” said Vickers, Chief Operating Officer of the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute.
