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Editorial ColumnsCelebrating 50 Years of the Penn State Press
Graham B. Spanier
The 50th anniversary of the Penn State Press is an extraordinary milestone in the history of our University. What began on an experimental basis in 1956 has grown into an award-winning enterprise with a reputation for excellence. February 15, 2006 The Penn State Press has become an integral part of our University community, allowing our researchers and scholars to put into words the substance and significance of their creative works and scholarly initiatives. The Penn State Press helps sustain a literate culture and gives voice to many whose perspectives and knowledge may not otherwise be heard. At the same time, the Penn State Press extends the University's reach and influence, providing valuable information, ideas, analysis, and research to the public. Since its founding five decades ago, the Penn State Press has carried with it a special responsibility to contribute to society's knowledge through books and journals. While the world of scholarly publishing has changed much during the last 50 years, the Penn State Press has kept pace--embracing technology, collaborating with other institutions, and emerging as a leader in a wide variety of fields. As president of Penn State, I am pleased to pay tribute to an organization that has done so much to strengthen Penn State's standing as a university while enriching the lives of so many. On its golden anniversary, the Penn State Press is still relevant, still supporting great ideas, and still deeply committed to serving academe, its scholars, and society. We are tremendously grateful. |
