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➡️ https://mailchi.mp/msu/join-our-mailing-list Michigan State University Press is the scholarly publishing arm of historic Michigan State University (1855), the nation’s pioneer land-grant university and the prototype for the institutions establishe

d under the Morrill Act of 1862. Although a formal Press was not established at MSU until the mid 20th century, scholarly publishing was an important part of the institution’s mission from early on; significant and influential technical publications were regularly issued from the colleges as early as the mid 1870s. Since its founding in 1947, the mission of the Michigan State University Press has been to be a catalyst for positive intellectual, social, and technological change through the publication of research and intellectual inquiry, making significant contributions to scholarship in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Both the MSU Press Book Division and Journals Division participate in the Green Press Initiative and are committed to developing and encouraging ecologically responsible publishing practices. In the spirit of our land-grant founding, all new Michigan State University Press books are printed on paper that is approved by the Forest Stewardship Council. Our books meet the minimum requirements established by the American National Standard for Information Sciences-permanence of paper for printed materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992 (R1997). Michigan State University Press is a member of The Association of American University Presses and The Society for Scholarly Publishing. We participate in the University Readers course materials program and the Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Program.

Celebrate Pride Month with MSU Press and 100 Free, Open-Access LGBTQ+ Books!This Pride Month, we invite you to dive into...
06/08/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with MSU Press and 100 Free, Open-Access LGBTQ+ Books!

This Pride Month, we invite you to dive into our inaugural Big Ten Open Books collection, completely dedicated to Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Explore the collection hosted on the Fulcrum platform: https://www.fulcrum.org/bigten

MSU Press author, Thomas Nelson, recently joined PBS Wisconsin's University Place to discuss his book, Wrecked: The Edmu...
06/08/2026

MSU Press author, Thomas Nelson, recently joined PBS Wisconsin's University Place to discuss his book, Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy (co-authored with Jerald Podair).

📺 Catch the full interview on PBS Wisconsin here: https://pbswisconsin.org/watch/university-place/wrecked-the-edmund-fitzgerald-5pskuy/

📚 Grab your copy of Wrecked from MSU Press to dive into the full, definitive story: https://msupress.org/9781611865417/wrecked/

Thomas Nelson examines the factors behind the tragic 1975 Lake Superior shipwreck.

This Saturday, June 6th, 2026, Ink-a-Dink Children’s Bookstore will host MSU Press Author Dave Dempsey for a special app...
06/05/2026

This Saturday, June 6th, 2026, Ink-a-Dink Children’s Bookstore will host MSU Press Author Dave Dempsey for a special appearance and book signing from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Farmers Market of Caledonia in Caledonia, Michigan.

For more information on the event, please visit: https://www.pr.com/press-release/969947

06/05/2026
Welcome to our weekly spotlight series where we catch up with the incredible former students and interns who started the...
06/03/2026

Welcome to our weekly spotlight series where we catch up with the incredible former students and interns who started their publishing journeys right here at MSU Press!

To kick things off, we are shining a major spotlight on Yasmeen Amjad.

From her early days as an Editorial Assistant with our team to mastering the Columbia Publishing Course, Yasmeen has found incredible success with her talents in New York City. We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate her latest milestone: landing a full-time role as a Managing Editorial Assistant for Simon & Schuster's Children's Division! 🎉

We couldn't be prouder to see her making big moves in the heart of the publishing world.

Head over to our blog to read the complete feature, and stay tuned for next week's alumni drop!

Click here: https://msupress.org/blog/2026/06/02/msu-press-student-and-intern-alumni-celebrate-professional-success/

06/02/2026
As May draws to a close, there’s still time to celebrate Latino Books Month! 📚✨If you want to deepen your understanding ...
05/27/2026

As May draws to a close, there’s still time to celebrate Latino Books Month! 📚✨

If you want to deepen your understanding of the social, political, and cultural experiences that shape our society, look no further than the "Latinos in the United States" series from Michigan State University Press. This curated collection brings together powerful work from both established and emerging scholars exploring history, identity, citizenship, and justice.

Explore the full series here:
👉 https://msupress.org/search-results-grid/?series=latinos-in-the-united-states

MSU Press is excited to attend the 2026 Annual Symposium of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature (SSML) fr...
05/27/2026

MSU Press is excited to attend the 2026 Annual Symposium of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature (SSML) from May 28–29 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center!

We’ll be showcasing featured works like Possession(s) by John Smolens and Late Invocation for Magic by Jim Daniels.

Whether you are attending in person or following along from home, you can explore our curated collection of Midwest-related titles and take advantage of our special symposium discount prices.

Check out the full blog post and discount title list here:
https://msupress.org/blog/2026/05/06/2026-annual-symposium-of-the-society-for-the-study-of-midwestern-literature/

05/26/2026

Today’s the day for an Iowa history event at The History Center in Cedar Rapids: Kevin Mason will be discussing his new book Retracing the Dragoon Trail in an event hosted by the the History Center.

📍802 2nd Ave - Cedar Rapids
🗓️ Today, May 26
đź•“ 6:30 PM
🎟️ $8 General Public; $6 History Center Members

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate a new book on Iowa’s past!

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