News: Department of English

Steven Sexton, assistant professor of English
People |

This assistant professor of English pursued varied academic interests but found his purpose studying the stories of indigenous peoples.

Karsyn Wilson sitting on stage in an empty theater.
Research |

Through interviews and writing, this Research & Creative Honors Program participant discovered how storytelling empowers marginalized groups.

Christen Lena Gomez working at her computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant makes educating children about the diversity within the Latino community fun.

book covers
Arts and Culture |

Books by UNLV professors deal with topics as disparate as Thai food and feminist-owned sex-toy stores and the impact both have had in the U.S.

Collage of students
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UNLV’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
People |

From UNLV Magazine spring 2019 issue.

A close-up portrait of Terry Shirey
People |

Nevada State Bank President Terry Shirey says high-quality medical school is key to moving Southern Nevada forward.

Artist Amand Browder, standing, shows English professor Jarret Keene and MFA student Holly Law how to thread a sewing machine during a workshop
Arts and Culture |

A soft-handed English professor helps stitch together a giant installation with UNLV Transformation Fellow Amanda Browder

Two women viewing artwork
Arts and Culture |

The Barrick Museum's Axis Mundo exhibit explores the intersectionality of LGBTQ and Latinx artists.

Paul Moradkhan
People |

Honors College Alumnus of the Year Paul Moradkhan keeps the region's ledgers in the black through his work with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

female dancer surrounded by yellow material
Arts and Culture |

The Barrick Museum's D.K. Sole on UNLV's role in ensuring that "we never forget."

Black Mountain Institute
Arts and Culture |

A diverse array of esteemed writers will contribute to the cultural landscape in Las Vegas.