University Press of Kentucky to publish memoir of Tubby Smith, celebrating his life and career
The University Press of Kentucky has announced it will publish a new memoir by sports legend Orlando Henry “Tubby” Smith. From…
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Opinion – Constance Alexander: Dorian Hairston’s story of Josh Gibson delivers literary grand slam
Dorian Hairston’s poems in “Pretend the Ball is Named Jim Crow” should be required reading for everyone, especially those who…
National Poetry Month: Rahul Mehta’s ‘Feeding the Ghosts’ is food for the poetry lover’s soul
By Constance Alexander NKyTribune contributor Until Rahul Mehta’s “Feeding the Ghosts,” I – a night owl – clung to a…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: University Press of Kentucky offers ‘flood’ of great books for holiday gifts
In Iceland, they are gearing up for Jólabókaflóð, literally a flood of books intrinsic to holiday celebrations. After the presents…
Paul Patton, the ‘Coal Miner Who Became Governor,’ now 86, tells his story in new book
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter When I interviewed Paul E. Patton in 1987 for the Lexington Herald-Leader in his bid…
University Press of Kentucky’s ‘Hawks on Hawks’ book named to list of 100 greatest books about film
Kentucky Lantern A book published by the University Press of Kentucky has made a list of the 100 greatest books…
Constance Alexander: Dr. Alicestyne Turley sets the record straight on African Americans in the Civil War
“How many teachers? How many military? Any historians?” Dr. Alicestyne Turley polled the audience as she began her recent “Evening…
Constance Alexander: University Press of Kentucky opens the book on publishing how-tos
The sideways “open book” logo of the University Press of Kentucky suggests that UPK is unique among university publishers. As…
New University Press book shares ground-breaking story of Phyllis George, former KY First Lady
By Micha’la Hood University Press of Kentucky From her time as Miss America to her work as a groundbreaking female…
New book explores life and career of legendary broadcaster, Kentucky First Lady Phyllis George
In 2019, the NFL issued a list of football’s one hundred greatest game-changers, and among the legendary athletes and coaches…
Constance Alexander: Wilkinson’s “Perfect Black” invites readers on a journey through many terrains
The title of the first poem in Crystal Wilkinson’s book, Perfect Black, is “Terrain.” On the facing page is the…
Kentucky by Heart: The Kentucky River’s history proves as colorful as those living along its banks
This is the second of a two-part look at The Kentucky River, a book published in 2000 by William E….
Kentucky By Heart: ‘The Kentucky River’ offers enjoyable look at one of state’s water landmarks
This is the first of a two-part look at The Kentucky River, a book published in 2000 by William E….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Last minute holiday gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and birdwatchers on your list
With Christmas just two weeks away, now is the time to finish up your shopping. Is there an angler, hunter…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating the holiday season with books by Kentucky writers
Swamped by yuletide frenzy, supply chain snags, and rising inflation? This could be the year to practice the Icelandic ritual…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Birds of Kentucky offers comprehensive look and state’s avian history
Author Burt L. Monroe Jr. (1930-1994), who was professor and chairman of the Department of Biology at the University of…
NKU students produce mini-documentaries examining Kentucky’s Black history and culture
By Mark Neikirk Northern Kentucky University A new, short video about an exhibit at the Behinger-Crawford Museum is one of…
Kentucky by Heart: Historian breaks new ground with book on Ky’s role in passage of 19th Amendment
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist It was a long and circuitous path toward the final passage of the Nineteenth Amendment…
Beverly Bell: The Miley murders and swift justice — death of golf star Marion Miley was devastating blow
The story had everything you could want: a young, gifted and nationally acclaimed athlete is brutally murdered at a swanky,…
University Press of Kentucky names Ashley Runyon new director, effective March 11; she returns to KY
By Danielle Donham University of Kentucky The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) has named Ashley Runyon as its newest director, effective March…
Stan MacDonald: Kentucky’s scholarly press is essential to telling our state’s story
The University Press of Kentucky is housed in a no-frills building with small offices on the periphery of a university…
Kentucky farmers at work featured in new book of photos by Tanya Amyx Berry, published by UPKy
By Katie Cross Gibson and Danielle Donham University of Kentucky In 1979, Tanya Amyx Berry was given a camera by…
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