Questions about University Press of Kentucky

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Bruce F. Denbo arrive at the University Press of Kentucky?

Bruce F. Denbo arrived at the University Press of Kentucky in 1950 as its first full-time professional director.

What year did the organization officially reorganize as the University Press of Kentucky?

The organization reorganized officially in 1969 as the University Press of Kentucky while maintaining continuity with its predecessor.

Which institutions form the statewide editorial board for the University Press of Kentucky?

A statewide editorial board determines all editorial policy and includes every state university within Kentucky boundaries, seven private colleges, and two historical societies.

In what year did leadership move under the aegis of University of Kentucky Libraries?

Leadership moved under the aegis of University of Kentucky Libraries in 2012 during Dean Terry Birdwhistell's tenure.

During which decade did the press launch the Kentucky Nature Series and Bicentennial Bookshelf project?

The Kentucky Nature Series emerged during the 1970s alongside other regional initiatives including the 47-volume Kentucky Bicentennial Bookshelf project.