News: Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute
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The best-selling author of Chain-Gang All Stars and Friday Black will read at UNLV’s Judy Bayley Theater on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m.
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Community event returns with literary greats, expanded offerings for young readers, families.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.
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Director of the Taos Center for the Arts will begin post as executive director of the UNLV literary institute June 1.
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Silver State Award winner Miriam Shearing doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, but she has been a pioneer in state law and an important philanthropist for UNLV.
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The Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute at UNLV brings back its arts-and-culture radio offerings.
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Through the postcard project, readers share their beautiful reflections of struggles and hope.
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Silver State Award winner and former President Carol Harter oversaw unprecedented expansion for the university.
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Readings and events will explore the human experience through topics including race, class, inequality, and resilience.
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From works providing context for today's political issues to the unexpected inspiration of sheep, Black Mountain Institute staff offer their recommendations.
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The culminating event of Black Mountain Institute Believer festival features comedy, music, and a thought-provoking roundtable conversation; event scheduled for 8 p.m. April 27 at UNLV Ham Concert Hall.
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The Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute, in concert with PEN America, offers a creative home in Las Vegas for the Egyptian novelist and journalist through its City of Asylum Program.