About Us

Our History

• Established in 1983 as an extension of the teaching mission of Pan American University, the Press serves both the academic community and the community at large. Through publication of research and materials of particular interest to the Southwestern region, bilingual and bicultural studies, and Latin American business, economic, and cultural topics, the Press emphasizes research unique to the university's geographic, demographic, and cultural heritage.
• In addition to publishing full-length manuscripts, the Press serves as publisher/distributor to monographs, collections, and other materials chosen and edited with the various divisions of the University. At present, the Journals Division of the Press publishes and distributes RiverSedge, a semi-annual literary journal, and Rio Bravo, a semi-annual, bilingual publication of the Center for International Studies, which includes a consortium of universities from the United States and Mexico.
• Although research and studies on any general scholarly topic will be considered, preference is given to those works which define and affirm the areas of special expertise and interest at The University of Texas-Pan American. The Press also welcomes occasional fiction or collections of essays that have the characteristic flavor of the Southwest.
• The UT Press, a division of the Office of Academic Affairs, is administered by a General Editor-Director and is aided by the Press Advisory Board which meets as needed during the academic year. Manuscripts must have been reviewed by the Press’s director and editorial staff and by at least two experts before being submitted to the Press Advisory Board for approval.
• Recent Press titles include: Viva Max! by Jim Lehrer published 2008 Préstamos de lenguas indígena en el español americano by Hugo Mejías published 2008.