Black Mountain Institute co-founder and globetrotting author Richard Wiley reflects on life after BMI and the gift of international perspective in an international city.

UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute heads into its second decade: A roundtable discussion on mission, money, and dreams in the Republic of Letters.

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

The acclaimed writer and new executive director of the Black Mountain Institute on the personal nature of art, the importance of creative partnership, and his long and winding road to Las Vegas.

These Black Mountain Institute-affiliated writers have been garnering national reviews with works that pull readers in and push their boundaries.

Renovation of the Beverly Rogers Literature and Law Building draws together students and faculty from the Black Mountain Institute, the English department, and the Honors College.

Pledge from Rogers Foundation to UNLV’s literary center now totals $30 million, making the gift one of the largest to UNLV.

Carol Harter, former UNLV president, will receive an honorary doctorate at the 2014 winter commencement. Read more about her greatest accomplishments, toughest challenges, and plans for retirement.

UNLV English professor Richard Wiley offers insight into the inspiration and writing process for his newest novel.

City of Asylum fellowship awarded to Iranian author; writers awarded fellowships will mentor UNLV creative writing students.

UNLV's literary center to host renowned novelists, poets, speakers and a new alumni series for discussions on human rights issues, literature and poetry.

Diana L. Bennett, Mark L. Fine, and the late Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn will be honored for their contributions to Nevada's economic development.