Suzzanne Kelley to present “Historians in Stitches” Feb. 24

Suzzanne Kelley, managing editor of New Rivers Press and instructor for the certificate in publishing offered through the English and Mass Communication departments, will co-present “Historians in Stitches: Exploring New Zealand through Material Culture” as an invited lecturer to the World iView Speaker Series—Spring 2011. The talk, free and open to the public, is Thursday, Feb. 24 from noon to […]

Alan Davis wins prize for fiction

Alan Davis, Professor of English and Senior Editor of New Rivers Press/MSUM, has won the Prize Americana for Fiction 2010 from Hollywood Books International for his collection of stories So Bravely Vegetative. The book is available locally or from online vendors. “So Bravely Vegetative is a marvelous collection of stories—beautifully written, daringly inventive, frequently disturbing. Each story draws us into […]

New Rivers Press holds book sale Sept. 29

New Rivers Press, along with the students of the Practicum in Publishing, are holding a BOOK SALE on Wednesday, September 29 from 9am-6pm in the CMU. All books were published by New Rivers Press, located on the MSUM campus, and prices will range from $1.00-$3.00! Also, if you stop by from 11am-1pm (or until supplies last) with every book purchase […]

Graphic design students win American Inhouse Design Awards

Two cover designs for New Rivers Press have been selected as winners in the 2010 American Inhouse Design Awards by Graphic Design USA. From more than 4,000 entries only a selective 15% were recognized with Awards Certificate of Excellence. The American Inhouse Design Awards is the original and premier showcase for outstanding work by inhouse designers. Click headline for details.

New Rivers Press receives $15,000 McKnight grant

Minnesota State University Moorhead’s New Rivers Press has received a $15,000 operational grant from the McKnight Foundation to support the ongoing efforts of MSUM’s publishing house. New Rivers Press is one of two teaching presses in the country and its books are distributed nationally. Click the headline to read more.