Topic: books and literature

Sara Ortiz, program manager for the Black Mountain Institute. She manages events, readings, etc. for the fellows and writers-in-residence, poses in front of trees on campus.
People | November 13, 2018

As program manager for the Black Mountain Institute and "The Believer," the former vocalist lifts her voice to advocate for literacy in Las Vegas.

sunlight through water
Research | August 7, 2018

A new book explores Gandhian thought and Quakerism to show us how both contribute to humanity’s quest for world peace.

collage of books
Campus News | July 18, 2018

Authors and educators gather at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to discuss the future of books for children and teens.

Silhouette of businesswoman with briefcase standing in doorway
Research | May 11, 2018

A first-of-its-kind book provides faculty with tools to help students understand — and maybe even surmount — threshold concepts.

Martin Puchner
Arts and Culture | April 10, 2018

Harvard professor and Norton anthology editor Martin Puchner on the importance of World Literature and how it can impact students.

man at microphone
Arts and Culture | April 2, 2018

Can the spoken word community lead us in improving social justice efforts? A new book by acclaimed poet Javon Johnson considers the possibility.

woman at display of children's books
Campus News | September 25, 2017

With requests to ban books from libraries on the rise, it's as important as ever to protect intellectual freedom, says 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ librarian Amanda Melilli.

woman in front of chalkboard
Research | September 20, 2017

Professor Lynn Comella on the adult store industry, a highly profitable segment of popular culture that scholars and policymakers know surprisingly little about.

Cover of The Aztecs at Indepencence
Research | August 31, 2017

New book on 19th century Mexican community proves a written tradition, previously assumed to have ended around the battle for independence, continued beyond.

Group of indigenous women
Research | August 7, 2017

Drawing on community partnerships developed with Yup’ik Eskimo villagers, a new book combines research with indigenous perspectives to create a comprehensive understanding of colonialism in Alaska.