The Association of University Presses was pleased to award a number of grants to support attendance at its 2024 Annual Meeting in Montréal, Quebec. The Equity, Justice, Inclusion, and Belonging (EJIB) Grant, covering registration fees as well as up to $1,000 in travel expenses, were awarded to five attendees who each identify as a member of an underrepresented group within the Association.

Grant recipients Cabrini Cruz, Kathie Jiang, Jess Merrill, Carah Naseem, and Melissa Yamaguchi offered the following brief descriptions of their experiences.