The University of Utah’s Marriott Library appoints new director of the University of Utah Press 9/11/2026 The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah is delighted to announce the new director of the University of Utah Press, Brett Rushforth, Ph.D. Rushforth comes to the U...
After 17 years as director and over 30 years with the press, our director, Glenda Cotter, retired on June 30, 2026. Before she left, she wrote a letter for our Fall 2026 catalog. Read it below and see our Fall 2026 catalog here.The Dean of...
Consider the U of U publishing experience! UUP publishes books that take the West seriously as a place: its lands and waters, its communities, its people and cultures. Our acquisitions program is especially strong in public lands, conservation and sustainability, land use and planning, religious studies...
Last week, acquisitions editor John Moore and marketing manager Hannah New (that’s me!) made the trip to Reno for the biennial conference of the Great Basin Anthropological Association. The Press makes a point of exhibiting at every GBAC and we had a great time again...
by Mara Scallon The most recent addition to the University of Utah Press editorial team is John D. Moore, who began his position in July. In this post, you’ll get to know John and some of his favorite Press books. Stay up-to-date with our upcoming conferences...
As the University of Utah Press celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, we have looked backward and forward, contemplating how our small press continues to impact academia, publishing landscapes, and our communities in Utah and beyond. The University of Utah Press steps up every day as...
by Hannah K New “Mom.” My daughter stops me outside of Marissa’s Books. “Why do you get so excited? They’re just books!” Sign for Marissa's bookstore located 3302 S 900 E. Millcreek, UT Instead of answering, I gasp, “Look! Charlotte’s Web!” And point to a classic book display. “Where?”...
My first date with my now husband was at Feldman’s Deli on the corner of 2700 South and 2000 East (best Reuben in Salt Lake City). I was trying to make a good impression but I practically squealed when I saw there was a bookstore...
by Hannah K. New I moved to SLC ten years ago and one thing that impressed me right off was the bounty of independent book stores. The large space at Wellers in Trolly Square, the cozy maze at the neighborhood's King’s English. Let’s not forget places...
by Dianne Van Dien Several books I’ve read suggest that authors should set daily writing goals, perhaps two pages or 500 to 1000 words per day. So in the survey I sent to the press’s authors, it seemed logical to include the question “How many words...