In tandem with the 2020 American Folklore Society Virtual Annual Meeting, the University of Illinois Press asked Dr. Alex E. Chávez, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of […]
American Folklore Society Virtual Exhibit
Welcome to our 2020 American Folklore Society Virtual Exhibit. Step inside to see our featured titles, journals, music, and more. Browse our newest American Folklore Studies titles, and use Promo […]
Q&A with Lydia R. Hamessley, Author of Unlikely Angel
Lydia R. Hamessley, author of Unlikely Angel: The Songs of Dolly Parton, answers questions about her inspirations, Appalachian music, songwriting, and, of course, music legend Dolly Parton. Q: Why did […]
Violence in U.S. Education: Approaches and Practices
More than 50 people participated in a powerful workshop on violence in education presented by Dr. Koritha Mitchell last evening as part of her virtual residency under the sponsorship of […]
Homeland Maternity Honored with James A. Winans-Herbert A. Wichelns Memorial Award
We are pleased to announce Homeland Maternity: US Security Culture and the New Reproductive Regime by Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz is the winner of the National Communication Association’s (NCA) James A. Winans-Herbert […]
CILH Virtual Exhibit
Welcome to our 2020 Conference on Illinois History Virtual Exhibit! Enjoy our extensive representation of the state of Illinois in our books, journals, blog posts, and more. From Oct. 5th […]
Q&A with Lynn M. Hudson, Author of West of Jim Crow
Author, Lynn M. Hudson, of West Jim Crow: The Fight Against California’s Color Line answers questions about her influences, discoveries and purpose for writing. Q: Why did you decide to […]
IBMA Virtual Exhibit
Welcome to the Press’s 2020 IBMA Virtual Exhibit. Step inside, and browse our extensive collection of bluegrass titles, author publications, playlists, and more. Also, enjoy 50% off all bluegrass titles, […]
Q&A with Donald W. Rogers, Author of Workers against the City: The Fight for Free Speech in Hague v. CIO
Donald W. Rogers, author of Workers against the City, answers questions about the labor movement, American history, free speech, CIO v. Hague, and civil liberties. Q: Why did you decide […]
Q&A with Elizabeth A. Clendinning, Author of American Gamelan and the Ethnomusicological Imagination
Elizabeth A. Clendinning, author of American Gamelan and the Ethnomusicological Imagination, answers questions about the intricacies of global ensembles, gaps between classroom discussions and real-life applications, and the cohesion of […]
University of Illinois Press Welcomes Elizabeth Hess to the Journals Department
The University of Illinois Press is pleased to introduce Elizabeth Hess as the Journals Marketing Assistant. Her responsibilities will include creating marketing and communication copy, press releases, and social media […]
Join our Team! We’re Hiring An Acquisitions/Senior Acquisitions Editor
The University of Illinois Press seeks an Acquisition Editor/Senior Acquisitions Editor to be a member of the acquisitions program involved in discussions of focus and direction of publishing program. This […]