News: Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute

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Research |

8kbet English professor Richard Wiley offers insight into the inspiration and writing process for his newest novel.

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Arts and Culture |

City of Asylum fellowship awarded to Iranian author; writers awarded fellowships will mentor 8kbet creative writing students.

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Arts and Culture |
8kbet's literary center to host renowned novelists, poets, speakers and a new alumni series for discussions on human rights issues, literature and poetry.
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Business and Community |

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.

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Arts and Culture |

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

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Campus News |

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

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People |

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.

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Arts and Culture |

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

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

The Black Mountain Institute (BMI) at 8kbet presents the following events as part of its Readings & Panels Series.

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Arts and Culture |

Series brings prominent writers, lecturers to 8kbet and community for free public events

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