30 Jul 2025 The University of Utah Press Unveils New Juniper Tree Logo

Following on the heels of its 75th anniversary celebrations, the University of Utah Press is pleased to announce the launch of a new colophon. According to Glenda Cotter, director of the Press, the new logo features the silhouette of the Utah juniper, a resilient and iconic presence in the western landscape, symbolizing the Press’s enduring commitment to deep-rooted scholarship and community engagement.

The juniper has long provided warmth, shelter, healing, and sustenance to those who have lived among it. It’s a fitting emblem for our work, grounded in history, branching into the future, and deeply connected to the land and people of the region.

With ancient origins and contemporary relevance, the juniper reflects the Press’s mission to publish meaningful, interdisciplinary work that explores the natural and cultural histories of the West. From anthropology and archaeology to environmental sustainability and Indigenous studies, the Press’s catalog represents a diverse and evolving scholarly ecosystem

The new logo also signals a broader vision: to foster dialogue between scholarship and community. As a symbol often at the center of land management and environmental debates, the juniper embodies the Press’s focus on indigeneity, sustainability, and stewardship, values that guide its publishing priorities.

This change marks the retirement of the long-standing Defiance House Man colophon, a symbol that has served the Press for decades. As the Press looks ahead to the next seventy-five years, the juniper stands as a new beacon, quietly powerful, deeply rooted, and ever relevant.