Funds of the University of Illinois Press
Embarking on a second century of exceptional scholarly publishing
Join us for our second century! We invite your support of exemplary scholarly publishing for specific subject areas and emerging scholarship.
Stephanie and Evelyn So Endowment fund
Supports undergraduate and graduate interns with an academic background in the humanities to work at the Press. Internships bring a diversity of experiences to our offices and offer students valuable experience in the field of academic publishing.
Howard D. and Marjorie I. Brooks Endowment for Progressive Thought Fund
Supports publications featuring progressive thought, broadly conceived and embracing works on education, the environment, intellectual history, music, labor, and related fields.
Darlene Clark Hine Black History fund
Help continue the legacy of Dr. Hine's commitment to mentorship and scholarship by supporting Black studies publications that build a greater understanding of the African American experience.
Bruno Nettl Fund for Ethnomusicology
Fund supports publications in ethnomusicology in honor of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign professor emeritus Bruno Nettl, an internationally renowned musicologist, co-founder of the Society for Ethnomusicology, and longtime editor of the journal Ethnomusicology.
Henry and Edna Binkele Classical Music Fund
Was established in 1995 by two sisters in recognition of their parents, this fund supports publication of classical music books of the highest quality.
Judith McCulloh Fund for American Music
Was established in memory of UIP editor Judith McCulloh, who built the cornerstone series Music in American Life. This fund supports publications in American music and vernacular culture.
L. J. and Mary C. Skaggs Folklore Fund
First established in 1995, supports publication of diverse folklore titles that explore cultures from across the United States and around the world.
University of Illinois Press Fund for Anthropology
Builds upon the generosity of Norm Whitten, a pioneer of ethnographic approaches to anthropological research in South America. This fund supports publications in anthropology.
Friends of the Press
For the past century, the University of Illinois Press has established itself as a leading publisher in U.S. history and culture. And now, by becoming a Friend of the Press, you can help ensure our work continues into another century.
Adopt a Book
Be a vital part of publishing individual titles. Receive early information about forthcoming books and choose your adoptee. We'll gratefully acknowledge your support in the book and elsewhere.
For more information, please contact Director Laurie Matheson
Make a Donation
Fill out the fund forms above and enter your contribution amount into each fund you wish to support. Your total contribution amount will automatically appear in the Total $ window directly below. Press "Submit" to continue to the next screen.
