Topic: books and literature

A man in a colorful shirt holds a cigar at a bar in Havana, Cuba.
Research | July 25, 2019

Hospitality professor Tony Henthorne traces decades of tumult due to tourism fluctuations in Cuba.

A woman leans against a chain-link fence as the sun sets in the background.
Research | June 11, 2019

A new book reveals how current social structures thwart the mobility of black and brown youth, even those who ‘play by the rules.’

elephant reaching into tree
Research | June 6, 2019

A new book details how colonial control impacted a continent’s relationship to its wildlife.

two white pills, one red caplet
Research | April 16, 2019

A new book by social work professor An-Pyng Sun walks readers through the roots of addiction and treatment.

Sara Ortiz, program manager for the Black Mountain Institute. She manages events, readings, etc. for the fellows and writers-in-residence, poses in front of trees on campus.
People | November 13, 2018

As program manager for the Black Mountain Institute and "The Believer," the former vocalist lifts her voice to advocate for literacy in Las Vegas.

sunlight through water
Research | August 7, 2018

A new book explores Gandhian thought and Quakerism to show us how both contribute to humanity’s quest for world peace.

collage of books
Campus News | July 18, 2018

Authors and educators gather at UNLV to discuss the future of books for children and teens.

Silhouette of businesswoman with briefcase standing in doorway
Research | May 11, 2018

A first-of-its-kind book provides faculty with tools to help students understand — and maybe even surmount — threshold concepts.

Martin Puchner
Arts and Culture | April 10, 2018

Harvard professor and Norton anthology editor Martin Puchner on the importance of World Literature and how it can impact students.

man at microphone
Arts and Culture | April 2, 2018

Can the spoken word community lead us in improving social justice efforts? A new book by acclaimed poet Javon Johnson considers the possibility.