May 18, 2026

Across the Atlantic: A King’s Speech and a Plague Ship

The following is a guest post from Bassam Sidiki, author of the forthcoming book Parasitic Empires: Infection, Insularity, Inter-Imperiality, 1880–2022 (November 2026). What does King Charles III’s speech to the US Congress on April 28th have to do with the outbreak, earlier that month, of Hantavirus aboard a Dutch-owned cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde? An outbreak that people across the… Continue Reading Across the Atlantic: A King’s Speech and a Plague Ship

Categories Guest Bloggers/Literature/Political Science/Sociology
May 14, 2026

Behind the Booth: The Hidden Work of Academic Conferences

Academic conferences have long been a cornerstone of university press marketing. We sat down with our Academic Marketing Specialist, Ann Bingham, to talk about how conferences have evolved, what goes into planning and budgeting, and how authors can make the most of these events. Read on for a closer look at how UNC Press brings its books to these spaces.… Continue Reading Behind the Booth: The Hidden Work of Academic Conferences

Categories Q&A
May 5, 2026

UNC Press Welcomes Sandra Korn as History Editor 

We’re pleased to announce that Sandra Korn will join UNC Press as History Editor, effective May 26, 2026.  Korn comes to us from Wayne State University Press, where she spent four years as an acquiring editor, revitalizing established lists and launching new series. Books she acquired there have received national and international recognition, including When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and… Continue Reading UNC Press Welcomes Sandra Korn as History Editor 

Categories Staffing/UNC Press News
April 22, 2026

John McLeod Promoted to Chief Operating Officer & Director of Intellectual Property

The University of North Carolina Press is pleased to announce the promotion of John McLeod to the expanded role of Chief Operating Officer & Director of Intellectual Property. In this position, McLeod will oversee contracts, rights, and intellectual property strategy, including emerging licensing opportunities related to artificial intelligence. He will continue to oversee the Office of Scholarly Publishing Services for now, with… Continue Reading John McLeod Promoted to Chief Operating Officer & Director of Intellectual Property

Categories Staffing/UNC Press News
April 16, 2026

Celebrating Five Years Since the Launch of Our Latinx Histories Series: Q&A With Michael Staudenmaier

This spring, the Latinx Histories series is celebrating its 5-year anniversary! It serves as a great point to reflect, acknowledge the series accomplishments thus far, and preview the exciting work to come. Below read a reflection from the series editors and enjoy a Q&A with author Michael Staudenmaier. Our first three books in the series have all garnered praise and… Continue Reading Celebrating Five Years Since the Launch of Our Latinx Histories Series: Q&A With Michael Staudenmaier

Categories UNC Press News
April 3, 2026

UNC Chapel Hill-Based Open Access Journal Launches on Partnership for Open Publishing (POP)  

UNC Press is pleased to announce the launch of Teaching Educational Research Methods (TERM), a new open-access interdisciplinary journal based at UNC-Chapel Hill and hosted in partnership with the UNC-Chapel Hill University Library. TERM’s inaugural special issue, titled Why Teaching (and Learning) Educational Research Matters, was published on April 2, 2026, as part of the Partnership for Open Publishing (POP), a publishing model, set of tools, and service offering developed by UNC Press to advance open-access scholarship across the statewide… Continue Reading UNC Chapel Hill-Based Open Access Journal Launches on Partnership for Open Publishing (POP)  

Categories Journals/UNC Press News
February 27, 2026

How Black Students Fought for Justice in a Forgotten High School Sit‑In

For a timely read during Black History Month, we’re sharing a guest post by Aaron G. Fountain Jr., author of High School Students Unite! Teen Activism, Education Reform, and FBI Surveillance in Postwar America. In this post, Fountain invites us to look beyond familiar narratives of the civil rights era and consider the power of Black youth whose courage has too… Continue Reading How Black Students Fought for Justice in a Forgotten High School Sit‑In

Categories African American History/African American Studies/Guest Bloggers
February 24, 2026

Fungi, Survival, and Black Histories: A Q&A with Maria Pinto

Black History Month is the perfect time to find your next favorite read. We spoke with Maria Pinto on her book FEARLESS, SLEEPLESS, DEATHLESS: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival. In this Q&A, Pinto reflects on how fungi became an unexpected lens for exploring Black and brown experiences in mycology, the complexities… Continue Reading Fungi, Survival, and Black Histories: A Q&A with Maria Pinto

Categories African American Studies
February 16, 2026

Reads for Presidents Day and Black History Month

This President’s Day, we’re looking into and beyond the Oval Office to explore a fuller story of America’s past. These five titles delve not only into the lives of presidents but also into the communities, workers, leaders, and everyday people whose stories shaped, and often challenged, the nation. Several of these books also illuminate important narratives for Black History Month, highlighting… Continue Reading Reads for Presidents Day and Black History Month

Categories UNC Press News
January 27, 2026

New This Week: January 27th

This week, we’re excited to celebrate the newest title in our Ferris & Ferris imprint: The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw: From Reconstruction through Black Lives Matter by Sylvester Allen Jr. and Belle Boggs. Published today, this powerful work uncovers the life and legacy of Wyatt Outlaw—a Union League leader, business owner, and the first Black town constable and commissioner in Graham,… Continue Reading New This Week: January 27th

Categories New Books
January 22, 2026

New Year’s Day in the Diaries of Black Women: How Frances Anne Rollin’s writings reveal the evolving meaning of emancipation at the turn of the year

As the new year invites us to reflect on past struggles and future possibilities, the following guest post by Jennifer Putzi, author of The Reconstruction Diary of Frances Anne Rollin: A Critical Edition, reflects on how Black women diarists have long marked this moment with hope and resolve. On New Year’s Day, 1863, writer and teacher Charlotte Forten began her… Continue Reading New Year’s Day in the Diaries of Black Women: How Frances Anne Rollin’s writings reveal the evolving meaning of emancipation at the turn of the year

Categories Guest Bloggers
January 13, 2026

New This Week: Jan13th

It’s New Books Tuesday and we have two new book hitting shelves today. Short of a Revolution takes you inside the tense diplomacy and near-misses that defined one of the most dramatic moments in modern history. Meanwhile, Jim Crow in the Asylum shines a light on the hidden intersections of race, mental health, and systemic injustice during the Jim Crow era. Continue reading… Continue Reading New This Week: Jan13th

Categories New Books
January 6, 2026

New This Week: January 6th 2026

Today calls for celebration—it’s our first publication day of 2026! We’re thrilled to kick off the new year with three incredible titles that span a wide range of topics: from the fascinating world of crayfish (or crawfish… or crawdads!) to uncovering the untold complexities of Reconstruction, to the clothing, culture, and violence in the American Civil War Era. These new… Continue Reading New This Week: January 6th 2026

Categories New Books
January 5, 2026

New Year, New Journals: UNC Press Journals Adds Two New Titles

The UNC Press journals program is pleased to announce two new additions from the Department of Romance Studies at UNC Chapel Hill in 2026: Hispanófila and Romance Notes.  For decades, the Press’s Office of Scholarly Publishing Services has distributed the North Carolina Studies in the Romance Languages and Literatures (NCSRLL) book series for the Department. We are delighted to expand our partnership to include the… Continue Reading New Year, New Journals: UNC Press Journals Adds Two New Titles

Categories Journals/UNC Press News
December 23, 2025

Quick Reads, Lasting Impressions

As the year winds down, whether you’re looking for a short book to finish before the new year or a title to kickstart your 2026 reading, we’ve compiled a list of short books that are packed with insight, history, and storytelling. These titles prove that big ideas don’t always require big page counts and are perfect for cozy winter days… Continue Reading Quick Reads, Lasting Impressions

Categories UNC Press News
December 10, 2025

Remembering D.G. Martin

We are deeply saddened by the passing of D.G. Martin. In the tribute below, Executive Editor Lucas Church reflects on his time working with D.G. and the lasting impact he made on our local community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. Our friend, author, and champion, D.G. Martin passed away… Continue Reading Remembering D.G. Martin

Categories UNC Press News
November 20, 2025

Transgender Religious Life

The following is a guest post from SB Rodríguez-Plate, editor of CrossCurrents. Transgender Awareness Week culminates today. November 20th, with the Transgender Day of Remembrance. There are ceremonies, celebrations, and memorials being held all across the United States. As GLAAD notes:  “At a time when transgender people have become targets of extreme political discrimination and violence, it’s imperative that anyone who is… Continue Reading Transgender Religious Life

Categories cross currents/Journals/LGBT Studies
November 19, 2025

How Religious Food Movements Paved the Way for MAHA

The following is a guest blog post by Adrienne Krone, author of Free-Range Religion: Alternative Food Movements and Religious Life in the United States which is now available wherever books are sold. The front page of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website features the heading “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) followed by a description of this mission: “Under… Continue Reading How Religious Food Movements Paved the Way for MAHA

Categories Guest Bloggers/Religion
November 18, 2025

UNC Press Welcomes Andrew Kinney as W. Hodding Carter III Executive Editor 

The University of North Carolina Press is pleased to announce that Andrew Kinney will join the Press on December 1, 2025, as the new W. Hodding Carter III Executive Editor, leading acquisitions for the Press’s trade imprint dedicated to publishing books about America and the world.  Kinney comes to UNC Press from MIT Press, where he served as Senior Editor acquiring in… Continue Reading UNC Press Welcomes Andrew Kinney as W. Hodding Carter III Executive Editor 

Categories UNC Press News
November 13, 2025

When Does UNC Press TeamUP: Building Foundations of American Democracy Reader

Every November, University Press Week shines a spotlight on the vital role university presses play in advancing scholarship, fostering dialogue, and serving communities. This year’s theme—TeamUP—celebrates collaboration and the partnerships that make publishing possible and amplify its impact across higher education and beyond.  At UNC Press, TeamUP isn’t just a concept; it’s a cornerstone of our work. We believe that… Continue Reading When Does UNC Press TeamUP: Building Foundations of American Democracy Reader

Categories UNC Press News