In 1970, the big three television networks of ABC, CBS and NBC took notice of the feminist movement. The stories on TV news ranged from a patronizing dismissal of feminists […]
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Golden Globe winners
Like a lot of Hollywood stars on awards night, we’re a little late to the Golden Globes party. But the subjects of titles in UIP’s Contemporary Film Directors series filled in […]
Birthday Wishes to the Super Bowl
On this date in 1967, an American institution—nay, the most sacred of secular holidays—was born. Super Bowl I pitted the Kansas City Chiefs, a team reared on red meat and jazz, against […]
The University of Illinois Press Best of 2014
Every December since 2007 we have posted an annual list of our pop culture faves. The University of Illinois Press Best of 2014 edition is in alphabetical order by staff […]
The Press Welcomes the Journal of Sport History
The University of Illinois Press will be welcoming the Journal of Sport History to its roster in 2015! We will be publishing the Journal on behalf of the North American […]
Best of Illinois: Very sporting
Metrics used to refer to a baffling system of weights and measures that Americans refused to adopt. These days, however, sports fans quote a different kind of metrics that measure everything from […]
Event: Remembering World War One
11-11-11: World War I Remembered through Words and Melody Guest lecture featuring William Brooks 11:00 a.m. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music Admission: Free The eleventh hour of the […]
Happy birthday Althea Gibson
Groundbreaking athlete Althea Gibson was born on August 25, 1927. A member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Althea Gibson won 11 Grand Slam tournaments. She was also the […]
Judy McCulloh remembered at Smith Hall
A celebration of the life of our longtime colleague Judy McCulloh will be held this Saturday, August 16th at 2:00 PM at Smith Hall (805 South Mathews) on the campus of the […]
Meet the Press: brought to you by the letter “J”
This summer the Press welcomed a pair of new faces to the staff. This means it’s time for another blog edition of “Meet the Press:” In June Jenn Barbee joined the Press […]
The University of Illinois Press seeks Desktop Publisher
The University of Illinois Press has an opening for a Desktop Publisher. The Press is seeking a Publisher to compose books and journals for the Press using InDesign/CS6 for Macintosh. […]
Exploring Illinois: Ayers Sand Prairie
Ayers Sand Prairie in Carroll County was once the western edge of the Wisconsin Glacier. Among the small dunes explorers can spy plants and animals friendly to the dry growing […]