UOG Press

09/07/2025

Si Yu’os Ma’åse to our friends at the Office of the Governor and Guam Department of Education for inviting us to table at this year’s Governor’s Summer Youth Employment Conference. 🤩

We are so impressed by the talent, heart, and dedication this generation of youth displays, and we are excited to see how they will usher us into a brighter and better future! 🇬🇺🙌🏽

03/07/2025

10 years ago, UOG Press was revived after more than a decade of dormancy. Since then, we’ve transformed an initial $40,000 investment into a thriving Micronesian-focused publishing program—generating $1.2 million in our first five years and increasing access to regional research and cultural stories through the production and sale of over 39,300 volumes.

We’ve built local, regional, and global partnerships that support our mission to:
▫️Center community perspectives
▫️Teach and preserve Indigenous languages
▫️Record historical and cultural knowledge and scholarship
▫️ Inspire and inform future generations
None of this would have been possible without the love, support, and feedback from our community.

And we’re only getting started.

This year, we’re celebrating with YOU—honoring every chapter of our journey with exciting events, projects, and stories that continue to elevate the voices of Micronesia.

Welcome to Chapter 10: A Decade of Publishing with UOG Press.

24/06/2025

“Always Never Knowing” by Georgiana is available NOW!

Purchase your copy online at uogpress.com and in store at UOG Press and Bestseller. 😊📚

Si Yu’os Ma’åse to our brilliant and amazing friends at Hit Radio 100 & Cool F.M. for having us on today. We had so much fun sharing more about ANK and this wonderful collection of short stories.

16/06/2025

05/05/2025

"Always Never Knowing" by Georgiana Tyquiengco is now available for pre-order! 🎉

Visit uogpress.com to reserve your copy today. 🌺

About ANK:
☀Author: Georgiana Tyquiengco

☀Cover Art/Embroidery: Hunter Orland

☀Photography: Cami Egurrola

☀Cover and Book Layout: Jerilyn Guerrero

01/05/2025

🎉Congratulations, Franklin Cruz Fujihara🎉

🎉Mike Laguåña Lancheru Awardee– $1,500🎉
 
“If I am awarded this stipend, I plan to use the money to pay for classes and learn more about proper plant care and growth. I want to use the practices and knowledge I gain to implement these teachings into my practices at home. I would like to start my own plantation on my family land to sustain myself and my family. I would plant and care for more starch substitutes for rice such as taro, and sweet potato. I would plant more fruits in the area to have a healthy snack when in season, cutting down on unhealthy sugars and ingredients within normal imported snack foods.”

Mike Laguåña is a celebrated CHamoru songwriter whose song “Kånta Babui” continues to be a popular and beloved kassi na kånta (teasing song) about a farmer’s extreme dedication to his pigs. The song celebrates CHamoru ranching traditions and CHamoru humor. 

L-R: University Libraries Dean Monique Storie, Senior Vice President and Provost Sharleen Santos-Bamba, CHamoru Recording Artist and Producer Johnny Sablan, Awardee Franklin Fujihira, UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez, and UOG Press Director of Publishing Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero
 
Photo Courtesy of Eugene Herrera, UOG Marketing and Communications.

01/05/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Katie Aizon 🎉

🎉Chris Perez Howard Future Author Awardee – $1,700🎉

“When considering the existing Micronesian literature that exists today, I envision the future of Micronesian literature to transition towards stories that are reflective of our shared culture in such a way that the stories we tell become unapologetically creative and unrestricted by genre. Our shared history, experiences, and knowledge will always be important to share with others and I believe we’ve truly done a phenomenal job thus far at retelling the stories that have been passed down from our ancestors through historical text.”

Named after the late Chris Perez Howard, author of Juanit and Mariquita, this award supports an English or Communications major with a minor in Writing who is committed to publishing stories about the lived experiences of Guam and Micronesia.

L-R: Senior Vice President and Provost Sharleen Santos-Bamba, CHamoru Author Chris Perez Howard’s niece Joleen Perez and cousin Joey San Agustin, Awardee Katielyn Aizon, UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez, UOG Press Director of Publishing Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero, and University Libraries Dean Monique Storie
 
Photo Courtesy of Eugene Herrera, UOG Marketing and Communications.

01/05/2025

🎉Congratulations, Caleb Cruz🎉

🎉Clotilde Gould and Johnny Sablan CHamoru Studies Awardee – $1,500🎉

“I have been consistently studying CHamoru for about two years now. While I am happy with my progress, I wouldn’t say that I am confident, and for a lot of people it would be easy to give up. Learning a language is difficult, it requires dedication and effort. The greatest challenge isn’t getting people to care, it’s helping them find the time and motivation to start learning, and keep learning. Many people simply can’t afford to sacrifice the time and effort it takes to become fluent. I believe future generations can overcome these challenges by making the language and culture more accessible. Right now, Guam is surrounded by the English language, and for me, the place I hear and see the most CHamoru is at UOG. If we increase the presence of CHamoru, whether through more classes, street signs, or integration into public spaces, people will naturally learn the language. Once CHamoru is everywhere, it will encourage fluency.”

The late Clotilde Castro Gould devoted her life to preserving the Chamoru language and culture through her roles as an educator, author, and dedicated advocate. She was honored as a master storyteller and a master Kåntan CHamorita singer by the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency.
 
Johnny Sablan is an acclaimed recording artist who has been performing music for more than 50 years. He has recorded more than 100 songs, most of them in the CHamoru language. His lifelong mission has been to keep the CHamoru culture alive through music.
 
L-R: University Libraries Dean Monique Storie, Senior Vice President and Provost Sharleen Santos-Bamba, CHamoru Recording Artist and Producer Johnny Sablan, Master CHamoru Storyteller Clotilde Gould’s daughter Sandy Gould Yow, Awardee Caleb Cruz, UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez, and UOG Press Director of Publishing Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero
Photo Courtesy of Eugene Herrera, UOG Marketing and Communications.

01/05/2025

🎉Confrtaulations, Francine Cruz 🎉
 
🎉Dr. Bernadita Camacho-Dungca Place-Based Education Awardee – $1,500🎉
 
 
“I grew up with my late father, a ranchero, who would take me with him to the ranch and through the jungles. He taught me about plants and animals, and I always asked him, “How do you know all of this?” He would say, “I learned it from my mother and father.” I’m sure if I asked my grandparents, they’d say the same thing. Teaching our traditions and culture to the next generation is a way of preserving our heritage and honoring those who came before us. It’s important that we remember and pass on the knowledge of those who laid the roots for our community here on this island. Now as a teacher, I’ve found that my students are more interested when I connect what we’re learning to our culture or Guam.”
 
The late Dr. Bernadita “Benit” Camacho-Dungca was a lifelong educator and advocate for the perpetuation of CHamoru culture and language. She wrote the Inifresi, which became Guåhan’s pledge in 1998. Dr. Camacho-Dungca’s contributions to education and culture continue to be celebrated and honored. She fostered a deeper appreciation for the traditions, values, language, and history of the CHamoru people and the importance of incorporating them into local classrooms. 👩🏾‍🏫

L-R: School of Education Dean Alicia Aguon, University Libraries Dean Monique Storie, Senior Vice President and Provost Sharleen Santos-Bamba, Awardee Francine Cruz, UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez, and UOG Press Director of Publishing Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero
 
Photo Courtesy of Eugene Herrera, UOG Marketing and Communications.

30/04/2025

UOG Press is proud to recognize the following awardees for the first ever 🎖UOG Press Awards 🎖:

🎉Chris Perez Howard Future Author Award – $1,700
Katie Aizon

🎉Mike Laguåña Lancheru Award – $1,500
Franklin Cruz Fujihara

🎉Clotilde Gould and Johnny Sablan CHamoru Studies Award – $1,500
Caleb Cruz

🎉Dr. Bernadita Camacho-Dungca Place-Based Education Award – $1,500
Francine Cruz

Each award honors the legacy of the author it represents and exemplifies UOG Press’s commitment to fostering scholarly excellence and cultural preservation by supporting students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their respective fields.

We are so grateful for everyone who made these awards possible. Un dångkulu na si Yu’uo ma’åse!

Photo Courtesy of Eugene Herrera, UOG Marketing and Communications.

28/04/2025

At the start of 2025, to ensure we treat each publication with care and intention, we placed a cap on the number of accepted submissions and have met our quota! At this time, our submissions are closed. We’re so grateful for our community’s continued interest in publishing with UOG Press.

Thank you to everyone who submitted and trusted us with your work. Stay tuned for updates and more opportunities to publish with us. ✨

22/04/2025

We are so grateful for organizations like Kurason I Sengsong and hardworking people like Mrs. Juanita and the Island Girl Power team who empower our community and our youth with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Their dedication helps build a stronger, more compassionate Guåhan where culture, connection, and love for our island are always at the heart of our work. 🌱🌼

Si Yu’os Ma’åse to Island Girl Power for inviting us to celebrate Earth Day with them 🌎 & sym to our awesome UOG Press team for all their hard work today. ✨💚