When you support the Press, you support the future of Mississippi.
University Press of Mississippi plays a crucial role in preserving Mississippi’s literature and history and telling our stories. The Press must build its endowment to ensure its long-term sustainability and stability. With this objective in mind, we have set an unprecedented goal of raising $2 million by the end of 2026 for the University Press of Mississippi Endowment at the Community Foundation of Mississippi. By giving to the endowment, or supporting one of the Press initiatives below, you support the Press’s mission to publish high-quality books and make them widely available. If you share our commitment to excellent publishing, please consider the following opportunities.
Buy Our BooksOur books present exceptional scholarship, cover a variety of topics, and they make great gifts! One of the best and most sustainable ways you can support the Press is to buy our books.
BOOKFRIENDS of the University Press of Mississippi supports the activities of UPM by sponsoring programs for its members and the public. The group includes a diverse team of readers, authors, and bibliophiles—all of whom believe in books and who wish to further Mississippi’s literary legacy. A portion of its annual membership dues goes to the UPM endowment to help the Press underwrite special projects. To learn more about the perks of being a BOOKFRIEND, click here.
As a not-for-profit scholarly publisher, University Press of Mississippi produces specialized books that often cannot recover costs through sales alone. Your gift could subsidize our publishing program by defraying the costs of printing and allowing us to market our books at affordable prices. The Press also seeks support for books that demand special editing, design, or marketing. Gifts of $500 or more may be designated to support a single title, and donors will be recognized in the published book. Your contribution will be made to the University Press of Mississippi New Horizons Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi. Please be sure to specify the book you wish to sponsor in the Additional Instructions when making your donation.
For a list of current titles in need of support, please contact Director Craig W. Gill.
As the only not-for-profit publisher in the state of Mississippi, we are committed to publishing important works on the history and culture of our state and in the areas of African American studies, art and photography, Caribbean studies, comics studies, film studies, folklore, history, literary studies, media studies, music studies, and popular culture. Help us ensure the future of groundbreaking, exceptional scholarship by making a donation today. We welcome gifts of all amounts. Your contribution will be made to the University Press of Mississippi Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi.
The Press has active series in the areas of African American Studies, Caribbean studies, comics studies, film studies, history, literary studies, media studies, music studies, and more. To view our complete series list, click here. Significant gifts can support a specific series or a whole subject area. If you are interested in supporting a specific series or subject area, please contact Director Craig W. Gill for more information. Your contribution will be made to the University Press of Mississippi New Horizons Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi. Please be sure to specify which series you wish to sponsor in the Additional Instructions when making your donation.
The Press offers internships in its Editorial and Marketing departments. These positions allow students to learn about scholarly and trade book publishing and gain valuable on-the-job experience. Numerous Press interns have secured jobs at top publishing houses and with magazine publishers. An annual gift of $5,000 will fund a named internship.
For more information on sponsoring an internship at University Press of Mississippi, please contact Director Craig W. Gill.
If you prefer to make your gift via check or money order, please make it payable to “University Press of Mississippi," and include a note (or memo on your check) specifying the purpose or designation of your gift.
To inquire about other ways to support the Press, please contact Craig W. Gill. We would be delighted to brainstorm or discuss meaningful ways to give a charitable, tax-deductible gift to University Press of Mississippi.
Checks should be made out to the Community Foundation for Mississippi with “UPM Endowment Fund” in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to the Community Foundation for Mississippi, 119 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201.
Other ways to support the Press:
Attend Special Events
Attending one of our many book signings and other events is a great opportunity to interact with our authors, staff, and community in a meaningful way that supports the Press’s unique and important mission. Click here for more information on our upcoming events.
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