University of California Press

The University of California Press (UC Press) is a prominent academic publishing house established in 1893 by the Board of Regents of the University of California. It serves as the nonprofit publishing arm of the University of California system, publishing around 200 new books and over four dozen academic journals each year. UC Press covers a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with all publications undergoing rigorous peer review to ensure quality.

UC Press is committed to enhancing the visibility of scholarly work and supports open access initiatives through platforms like Collabra and Luminos. The press has a diverse governance structure, with oversight from a Board of Directors and an Editorial Committee made up of distinguished faculty from the university's campuses. With administrative offices in Oakland, an editorial branch in Los Angeles, and a sales office in New York City, UC Press also has a global marketing and distribution presence. Its mission is to disseminate high-quality scholarship and support the University of California's goals in research, teaching, and public service.