Books for Understanding Archives - Association of University Presses

University Presses Reflect on the American Semiquincentennial

A curated collection of more than 100 books considering Revolutionary-era history and offering insights into the American experiment, 250 years along

June 23, 2026
Categories: Announcements

AUPresses Gathers Resources for Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Some essential reading from our member presses and their expert authors, for all who seek to understand the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

February 21, 2023
Categories: Announcements, News Archive

University Presses Respond to September 11, Then and Now

Reflections on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and how university presses can aid in understanding the incomprehensible.

September 9, 2021
Categories: Advocacy & Statements, News Archive

Slow Down and #ReadUP

AUPresses launches Bookshop.org list and browsable map featuring 83 great vacation reads for 2021.

June 24, 2021
Categories: Announcements, News Archive

AUPresses Reacts to Insurrection at the US Capitol

We commit with renewed vigor to publishing the truth, however uncomfortable, to speaking facts to power, and to advancing knowledges that can help all of us to bring about justice and equity in this world.

January 7, 2021
Categories: Advocacy & Statements, News Archive

University Presses Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

AUPresses members around the world offer these resources for readers and seekers of knowledge everywhere.

April 6, 2020
Categories: Announcements, News Archive, Research & Resources

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University Presses Reflect on the American Semiquincentennial

AUPresses Gathers Resources for Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

University Presses Respond to September 11, Then and Now

Slow Down and #ReadUP

AUPresses Reacts to Insurrection at the US Capitol

University Presses Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

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