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University of Minnesota Press director Douglas Armato will retire at the end of December after 27 years in the position. A national search for the next director of UMP is expected to begin in the fall of 2026. Associate director Susan Doerr and associate director for book publishing Emily Hamilton will act as co-interim directors.
Shashank Priya, v-p for research and innovation, said Armato's years of leadership at the press "exemplify the vital and ever-evolving role of a university press within the global research ecosystem. Through his steadfast commitment to regional voices and multidisciplinary scholarship, his embrace of digital innovation, and his stewardship of essential research tools like the MMPI [Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory], Doug has shown how a university press can be a dynamic force for generating and disseminating knowledge--amplifying the University's research excellence and extending its impact from our region to the world."
Armato commented: "It has been an incredible honor to lead the dedicated and creative staff of the University of Minnesota Press for over a quarter century and into this, our centennial year. This press has a unique position in scholarly publishing, combining global and regional strengths and hosting significant research and technology development efforts alongside the publication of cutting-edge scholarship. We have come a long way in this century, and I know there are many more exciting innovations to come."