Accomplishments: Department of English

Douglas Unger (English) published an excerpt from chapter two of his book of craft essays in progress, Geometries of Fiction, in the Craft of Writing series of "The Literary Hub", titled: "Douglas Unger on Why You Write."  
Assistant professor David J. Morris (English) appeared on the NPR/KJZZ program "The Show" to describe his experiences growing up as an evangelical Christian in conjunction with the release of his essay, "Adventures in Jesusland", in The Believer magazine. 
Roberto Lovato's (English) theoretical work on immigration was recognized and discussed in "Juan Crow," and published in El Espectador, Colombia's pre-eminent newspaper.
The University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno, has announced the 2025 Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Inductee, Jarret Keene (English). The celebration takes place on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. Updated information and ticket sales will be available here in…
Roberto Lovato's (English) theoretical work on immigration was recognized in The New York Times' article, "There's a Name for What Trump is Doing: Juan Crow."
Palgrave Macmillan will publish Evelyn Gajowski's (English Emerita) book, "Shakespeare, Presentism, and the Legacy of Hugh Grady," in December. She also delivered a keynote address, "Tree Rings," at the biennial meeting of the European Shakespeare Research Association in Porto, Portugal, in July 2025, and interviewed renowned UK Shakespeare…
Katherine Walker (English) was appointed to the Board of the Marlowe Society of America. 
The podcast Rock & Roll Nightmares recently interviewed Jarret Keene (English) to discuss his new story collection Gateways to Annihilation (Dark Wolf Books).
Big Other reviewed the dystopian novel Hammer of the Dogs (University of Nevada Press) by Jarret Keene (English). The critic describes the book as "an adventure narrative of uncommon thematic richness and exhilaratingly chaotic energy."
Writer's Digest published an article by Jarret Keene (English) titled, "What Defines Literary Horror in Today's Evolving Landscape?"
SciFiPulse interviewed Jarret Keene (English) about his new story collection, "Gateways to Annihilation," published by Dark Wolf Books.
Jarret Keene (English) has a new story collection, "Gateways to Annihilation," published by Dark Wolf Books, available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. Three-time Bram Stoker Award-winner Mercedes M. Yardley describes Keene's tales as "quietly magnificent."