University Press of Kentucky Book Receives Award

University Press of Kentucky (UPK) author William E. Ellis has been selected as the recipient of a 2012 Kentucky History Award given by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) for his book, "A History of Education in Kentucky."  The Kentucky History Awards recognize outstanding achievements by historians, public history professionals, volunteers, business and civic leaders, communities and historical organizations throughout the commonwealth.

The University Press of Kentucky is the scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, representing a consortium that now includes all of the state universities, five private colleges, and two historical societies. Led by Director Stephen Wrinn, its editorial program focuses on the humanities and the social sciences.