Syracuse University Press, founded in 1943, is a

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that is part of

Syracuse University Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a Private university, private research university in Syracuse, New York. Established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the university has been nonsectarian since 1920. Locate ...

. It is a member of the

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History

SUP was formed in August 1943 when president William P. Tolley promised

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that the university will organize a press to print IBM's ''Precision Measurements in the Metal Workings Industry''.

Matthew Lyle Spencer Matthew Lyle Spencer (7 July 1881 – 10 February 1969) was an American minister, writer and professor. He was the president of the University of Washington and later served as the Dean of the School of Journalism at Syracuse University. Early ...

of the School of Journalism became the first chair of the board of directors and Lawrence Siegfried was the first editor.

About

The areas of focus for the Press include

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, Native American studies, peace and conflict resolution, Irish studies and Jewish studies,

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, television and popular culture, sports and entertainment. The Press has an international reputation in Irish studies and Middle East studies. In March 2017, SU Press received Humanitie
Open Book Program
award from the

National Endowment for the Humanities The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency of the U.S. government, established by thNational Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965(), dedicated to supporting research, education, preserv ...

. Since October 2020, SU press has produced audiobooks in collaboration wit
Sound Beat
which is produced a
Belfer Audio Laboratory and Archive
at Syracuse University Libraries.

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