Transportation & Maritime History
September 2, 2026
Michigan State University Press is proud to announce that Richard Gebhart has been named the winner of the 2026 Richard J. Wright Publication Award. Awarded by the Association for Great… READ MORE
Category: Award Winners
“Ecological Rhetorics”: A New Book Series from MSU Press
April 10, 2026
Michigan State University Press is pleased to announce a new book series on “Ecological Rhetorics.” Building on the press’s existing strengths in rhetorical and environmental studies, the new series will… READ MORE
Michigan State University Press celebrates four titles named to Michigan Notable Books’ 2026 List
January 30, 2026
EAST LANSING — Four Michigan State University Press titles have been selected for the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list, an annual program of the Library of Michigan recognizing outstanding works that… READ MORE
Mark Turcotte Named the 6th Illinois Poet Laureate
July 29, 2025
Michigan State University Press author Mark Turcotte was recently named the sixth Illinois poet laureate. Turcotte is the author of Michigan State University Press’s 1998 revised edition of The Feathered… READ MORE
MSU Press Celebrates 2024 Award Winners
December 20, 2024
Michigan State University Press is excited to celebrate a distinguished group of authors whose recent works have earned well-deserved recognition with prestigious awards. From historical research to literary achievements, these… READ MORE
MSU Press authors discuss history, culture and politics in Africa and the diaspora in podcast
December 12, 2024
Two MSU Press authors were recently featured on Africa Past and Present, a podcast about history, culture, and politics in Africa and the diaspora. Launched in 2008 at Michigan State… READ MORE
All Aboard for Michigan Railroad History
October 9, 2024
The 17th Michigan Railroad History Conference is scheduled to take place on the campus of Albion College on Saturday, October 12. MSU will showcase our railroad history titles by featured… READ MORE
History Conference
June 10, 2024
Michigan Notable Book Winning Author Melissa Croghan will be featured at the Upper Peninsula History Conference to share stories of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft. Schoolcraft was the earliest recorded poet to… READ MORE
Two MSU Press Titles Named to 2024 Michigan Notable Books List
January 19, 2024
by Nicole Utter and The Library of Michigan Two MSU Press Titles Named to 2024 Michigan Notable Books List January 16, 2024 by Nicole Utter and The Library of Michigan… READ MORE
MSU Press Title Wins State History Award
September 11, 2023
LANSING, Mich. — The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announced its 2023 State History Award winners, who will be recognized during the 149th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference on… READ MORE