Supporting our regional books fund
September 7, 2023
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, a generous anonymous donor has once again pledged a 2-to-1 match for our Regional Books Fund, which includes books about New England as well… READ MORE
News
Announcing the 2023 Juniper Prize Winners
March 31, 2023
UMass Press and the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are excited to announce the 2023 winners of the Juniper Literary Prizes. All of these works… READ MORE
Remembering Professor John H. Bracey, Jr.
February 6, 2023
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Professor John H. Bracey, Jr. (1941–2023). Dr. Bracey was a lifelong Civil Rights activist and a leading figure in… READ MORE
Announcing the 2022 Juniper Prize Winners
April 1, 2022
UMass Press and the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are excited to announce the 2022 winners of the Juniper Literary Prizes. All of these works… READ MORE
In Memory of Arthur Kinney
January 11, 2022
Our deepest condolences go out to the friends, family, and colleagues of Professor Arthur F. Kinney (1933–2021). Dr. Kinney was a talented scholar and the author and editor of numerous… READ MORE
New partnership with Fum d’Estampa Press
August 10, 2021
We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Fum d’Estampa Press. This August, UMass Press began distributing and marketing Fum d’Estampa Press’s translations of award-winning Catalan language poetry, fiction, and… READ MORE
Announcing the Juniper Prize Winners!
April 13, 2021
UMass Press and the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the Juniper Literary Prizes. All of these works… READ MORE
New upgrades and website!
June 25, 2020
Welcome to the new online home of the University of Massachusetts Press! You’ll notice that we’ve embarked upon a range of technological and operational upgrades, designed to improve the customer… READ MORE
