African American Studies is a cornerstone of the University of Illinois Press. While we celebrate Black history all year round, this month we’re celebrating with some of our latest and […]
New Editor Appointed for the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association
The University of Illinois Press is pleased to announce that James Cornelius has been selected by the Abraham Lincoln Association as editor of the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association […]
Announcing the Darlene Clark Hine African American History Fund
We cannot think of a more fitting way to celebrate Black History Month than to announce University of Illinois Press’s newest giving opportunity, the Darlene Clark Hine African American History […]
Just One of the Boys: Female-to-Male Cross-Dressing on the American Variety Stage awarded the Marcia Herndon Book Prize
We are pleased to announce that Just One of the Boys: Female-to-Male Cross-Dressing on the American Variety Stage by Gillian M. Rodger won the Marcia Herndon Book Prize from the Gender and […]
New Editors Appointed for Mormon Studies Review
The University of Illinois Press is pleased to announce the appointment of Quincy D. Newell, associate professor of religious studies at Hamilton College, and Benjamin E. Park, assistant professor of […]
UIP Books Named Choice Outstanding Academic Titles for 2018
Congratulations to the following books for being named Choice Outstanding Academic Titles for 2018! In awarding Outstanding Academic Titles, the editors use the following criteria to review titles: overall excellence […]
First Annual University of Illinois Press Publishing Symposium Feb. 15
Join us for the first annual University of Illinois Press Publishing Symposium on February 15 for a day of interactive workshops, round tables, and conversations about publishing. […]
Journal Civil and Human Rights announces Call for Papers
The Journal of Civil and Human Rights is now accepting submissions for the December 2020 issue. Proposals will be accepted until the end of June 2019. The Journal of Civil and Human Rights is […]
To Live Here, You Have to Fight Receives a Grant from the Brooks Fund for Progressive Thought
The University of Illinois Press is pleased to announce that To Live Here, You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice, has been selected as a […]
Q&A with the Authors of Hockey: A Global History
Stephen Hardy is a retired professor of kinesiology and affiliate professor of history at the University of New Hampshire. Andrew C. Holman is a professor of history and the director of Canadian […]
Dockworker Power First Recipient of a Grant from the Brooks Fund for Progressive Thought
The University of Illinois Press is pleased to announce that Dockworker Power: Race and Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area by Peter Cole has been selected as […]
University of Illinois Press Best of 2018
Every December since 2007 we have posted an annual list of our pop culture favorites. The University of Illinois Press Best of 2018 edition is in alphabetical order by staff […]