University Press of Kansas
A scholarly publisher founded in 1946 that represents six Kansas state universities and is located on the west campus of the University of Kansas.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
The University Press of Kansas publishes scholarly books that advance knowledge and regional books that contribute to the understanding of Kansas, the Great Plains, and the Midwest. Founded in 1946 and reorganized in 1967 and again in 1976, it represents six state universities: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State University. The press is located on the west campus of the University of Kansas and is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of the chief academic officers of the six universities.
History
The University Press of Kansas was founded in 1946 and reorganized in 1967 and again in 1976. It represents six state universities: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State University. The press is located on the west campus of the University of Kansas. Established as a consortium by the Board of Regents, the press is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are the chief academic officers of the six universities and who appoint faculty members from each institution to serve on the advisory Editorial Committee.
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Publishes scholarly books that advance knowledge and regional books that contribute to the understanding of Kansas, the Great Plains, and the Midwest.
Product categories. Scholarly books · Regional books about Kansas, the Great Plains, and the Midwest
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