News: Department of English

Charles Whitney
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Many Renaissance plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries are highly regarded today, but UNLV English professor Charles Whitney researched historical documents to uncover what audience members of the time period thought of the dramatic performances.

portrait of Claudia Keelan and Douglas Unger
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The Atlantic Monthly ranks UNLV’s graduate-level creative writing programs among best in the nation.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Campus News |
Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Campus News |

More Than 2,700 Students Eligible to Participate in Ceremonies

UNLV saxophone player
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UNLV has dominated the Regents’ Creative Activities Awards, drawing attention to the varied artistic talents found in several disciplines on campus.