Las Vegas, NV, October 8, 2026 — UNLV is expanding its educational footprint with plans to open a new satellite campus located in the Civic Center building in downtown Las Vegas. This new facility will be situated directly across from City Hall, marking a significant presence in the city’s core.

The upcoming campus is slated to offer a range of specialized services and programs designed to support students, legal professionals, and the broader business community. Among the key offerings will be career services, aimed at assisting individuals in their professional development and job searches. The campus will also host continuing legal education programs, providing opportunities for legal practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Furthermore, UNLV’s downtown location will house community legal clinics, offering essential legal support to the public. The new facility is also set to focus on fostering economic growth through programs dedicated to entrepreneurship and small-business development. A significant component of the campus will be the Nevada Institute for Cybersecurity, underscoring a commitment to advancing expertise in this critical field.

The establishment of this satellite campus has received formal approval. The lease agreement for the Civic Center building space was officially sanctioned by both the Las Vegas City Council and the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents. Further details regarding the operational timeline or specific program launches were not immediately available in the provided summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Grace Da Rocha on lasvegassun.com, see more information here.

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