Educators and Students

PRINTING United Alliance has long recognized the important role educational institutions play in the long-term viability of the specialty imaging industry. We are committed to providing educator resources and training to ensure the future success of this industry.

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The Top 5 Printing Events to Attend in 2021

Apr. 9, 2021

Authored by Rachel Hofman, PRINTING United Alliance

PRINTING United Alliance Appoints Bill Pope to Role of Vice President, Technical Services

Mar. 24, 2021

Industry packaging veteran joins the association’s technology and research team and serves on the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Industry Advisory Board.

Dave Leskusky Named President of PRINTING United Alliance

Mar. 22, 2021

In this expanded role, Leskusky will continue to lead NAPCO Media and oversee Alliance operations.

PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance Officially Merge

Mar. 1, 2021

Merger exemplifies the synonymous goal of both organizations in providing the printing industry with exemplary programming, services, training and certifications.

Catching Up with Printing's Next Generation

Feb. 12, 2021

Authored by PRINTING United Alliance Staff and Brittany Whitestone

Examining Important Printing Technology Trends

Feb. 9, 2021

Authored by Jim Workman, PRINTING United Alliance

PRINTING United Alliance Announces Student Scholarship Program Now Open for 2021-22 Academic Year

Feb. 4, 2021

PRINTING United Alliance awards $50,000 in educational assistance to students pursuing a degree in Printing or Graphic Arts.

PRINTING United Alliance Supports National Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute’s 'This is Our Shot' Campaign Against COVID-19

Feb. 3, 2021

This is Our Shot urges industries to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as a pivotal step toward saving lives and returning the manufacturing economy to normal operations .

Cal Poly Raymond J. Prince Endowment Reaches Initial Goal; Founders Recognized

Jan. 21, 2021

The endowment will ensure ongoing student preparation to enter a dynamic industry serving the graphic communication needs of society today and in the future.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience Wraps Up as Preparations Begin for PRINTING United Expo 2021

Jan. 21, 2021

The PRINTING United Digital Experience platform is open through January 31, 2021 when the transition begins to PRINTING United 2021 Expo in Orlando on October 6-8, 2021.

PRINTING United Alliance Statement on Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as 46th President of the United States

Jan. 20, 2021

Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance, issues statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance Announce Intent to Merge

Jan. 19, 2021

Merger highlights the long-term investments by PRINTING United Alliance for the global printing and graphic arts industry with leading services, resources, and support

Esko Honored with Philanthropy Award from Indiana State University

Dec. 18, 2020

Through 2020 and over recent years, Esko has extended its no-charge donation of software licenses to Indiana State and other leading educational institutions across the U.S.

Printing, Packaging Industry Show Support for STRIPE, Sonoco Institute's Virtual Training Tool

Dec. 17, 2020

STRIPE is the novel virtual online educational tool for the package printing industry developed by the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience Continues with Engagement Through the Holiday Season, Sets the Stage for 2021