The book shifts between the perpetrator and the victim and between the aftermath and the years leading to the rape in Nigeria.

Donation from Jim and Beverly Rogers funds new Black Mountain Institute Prize for Fiction, increases stipends for creative writing.

Alumna Alissa Nutting made headlines this summer with her controversial and acclaimed first novel. She'll read from the book about a beautiful teacher who preys on her young male students at this weekend's book festival.

Writers and speakers engage audiences in lively social and political debate at BMI's series of free public events.

Distinguished speakers and writers from across the nation specializing in literature, politics and social issues are part of this season’s lecture series.

The Black Mountain Institute (BMI) at UNLV presents the following events as part of its Readings & Panels Series.

Series brings prominent writers, lecturers to UNLV and community for free public events

Charles Bock, Kelle Groom and Kris Saknussemm Selected from 65 Applicants to Receive Literary Fellowship

Alumnus Andrew Kiraly finds his hometown a ripe literary subject. And he hopes fellow writers will join him.

David Loeb, Ellis Marsalis Jr., Ishmael Reed and Marlena Shaw Discuss the History of Jazz Music March 24

Uwem Akpan, Daniel Brook and Mary-Ann Tirone Smith Each Receive $50,000 To Pursue Literary Work During Nine-Month Stay at UNLV

The Black Mountain Institute (BMI) at UNLV presents the following events as part of its Readings & Panels Series.