We are thrilled to announce that Liz Scarpelli, the director of the University of Cincinnati Press, was awarded a Staff Excellence Award due to her amazing commitment to the Press, the University of Cincinnati, and the Next Lives Here philosophy.

As the election approaches, it is a fitting time to read "A Prayer for Our Country" compiled from some of the multifaith scholars who contributed to American Values, Religious Voices: 100 Days, 100 Letters. The prayer and all 100 letters are available on our website (http://www.valuesandvoices.com/) and as a book published by University of Cincinnati Press. We need these inspiring words now more than ever!