History
The Lied Center for Real Estate (formerly Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies) was established in 1989 by the College of Business (now the Lee Business School) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to foster excellence in real estate education and research.
The center was endowed in 1991 through a generous gift and a challenge grant from the Ernst F. Lied Foundation Trust. Through partnerships with business and community leaders, the Lied Center strives to improve real estate business and effective public-policy practices in Southern Nevada.
Mission
The Lied Center for Real Estate prepares the next generation of commercial real estate professionals through education, mentorship, and industry engagement while producing applied, community-focused research that informs business decisions and public policy. The Center advances its mission through a dedicated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Commercial Real Estate, a signature mentorship program that pairs every student with a senior industry professional from freshman year through graduation, and strategic partnerships with leading commercial real estate organizations that provide meaningful networking opportunities, experiential learning, and career preparation.
