Meet the authors of these new books! Empanadas, Pupusas, and Greens on the Side: Language and Latinidad in the Nation's Capital by Amelia Tseng Ecological Perspectives on Language Endangerment and Loss by Salikoko Mufwene Syntax: A Cognitive Approach by Edward Gibson www.lsadc.org/calendar_lis...
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Applications are open for the LSA Centennial Student Scholarship! Eligible undergraduate & graduate students can apply for travel support to attend the LSA Annual Meeting. Funding may also be used for childcare & other attendance-related expenses. Apply by: Aug 2 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Join us for Weaponizing Language: Legislative, Judicial, and Linguistic Trickery with Ila Nagar, Associate Professor and Acting Chair, Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4–5p ET www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...
Travel funding opportunity for first-generation linguistics students! The LSA's FGAE Committee is offering a Travel Grant to help a first-generation student in linguistics attend the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Learn more and submit an application: www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Good news! The LEXING deadline has been extended. There's still time to submit your proposal for LEXING—the symposium for linguists working in industry, nonprofits, government, and beyond. Deadline: August 1, 2026 (11:59 PM PT) Learn more and submit your proposal: www.lsadc.org/lexing
Travel grant applications are open for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco! Whether you're a student, early career, or established scholar, the LSA offers a variety of travel funding opportunities to help make attending the Annual Meeting more accessible. www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Today is the LAST day to submit your paper, poster, LEXING, or Five-Minute Linguist abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting before the extended deadline ends. Don't miss your chance to present your research & connect with colleagues from across the community. Submit today! www.lsadc.org/abstracts
Applications are open for the LSA Indigenous Scholarship Fund! The fund provides travel support for eligible members presenting at the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting and supports scholarship on Indigenous languages of the Americas and the American Pacific. Apply by Aug 2 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Good news! The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting has been extended. You have 2 days left to submit your abstract—don't miss this opportunity to share your research with the linguistics community. Submit before the new deadline of July 9 at 11:59p! www.lsadc.org/abstracts
Need a little more time to submit? We've got good news! The submission deadline for the LSA Annual Meeting has been extended to July 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Whether you're planning to present a paper, poster, LEXING, or Five-Minute Linguist talk, there's still time to submit. www.lsadc.org/abstracts
Today is the FINAL day to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting! If you want to present a paper, poster, LEXING, or Five-Minute Linguist talk, now is the time to share your research with the linguistics community. Abstracts close TONIGHT, July 2, 11:59p PT. www.lsadc.org/abstracts
Only 2 days left to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting! Don't miss the chance to share your research with the linguistics community. We welcome submissions for papers, posters, LEXING, & Five-Minute Linguist. Submissions close July 2, 11:59 PM PT. www.lsadc.org/abstracts
Just 3 days left to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting! Whether you're proposing a paper, poster, LEXING presentation, or Five-Minute Linguist, this is your opportunity to share research with the linguistics community. Submissions due July 2, 11:59p PT. www.lsadc.org/abstracts
What happens when a linguistics program faces suspension amid enrollment & budget pressures? At Cleveland State University, faculty were facing just that situation. Learn how they did it! Join us on July 15! www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_... #LSA #Webinar #Linguistics
Call for 5ML & LEXING Abstracts! Five-Minute Linguist - Explain your research to a general audience in just five minutes! Just you, your voice, and a ticking clock. LEXING is back! Share your work & highlight how linguistics is shaping the world outside academia. Due: July 2 www.lsadc.org/abstracts
The deadline to nominate for many 2027 LSA awards is quickly approaching! Nominations for numerous LSA awards are due by June 30, 2026, at 11:59p PT. Help recognize the people advancing our field & strengthening communities. Submit a nomination before the deadline! www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Just one week remains to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco! This is your opportunity to share your research with the linguistics community. Abstract submissions close July 2 at 11:59 PM PT. We look forward to seeing your work! www.lsadc.org/abstracts #LSA2027
Planning to attend the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting? Travel grants & scholarship opportunities are now accepting applications. These awards help to support students, early-career scholars, & others who may benefit from financial assistance to participate in the meeting. www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Have a paper or emerging idea you’d like to share with a wider audience? Join the JBLAC Webinar: What and How to Submit to JBLAC on June 26, from 6–7:30 P ET. Learn how to turn your ideas into publishable scholarship and see your voice as a contribution to the field. www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...
Submissions for the Linguistics in Practice Award are open! Established in 2025, this award recognizes linguists or teams whose work has made a meaningful impact on culture & society beyond academia through innovation, invention, or achievement. Deadline: June 30 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Partner with LSA at the 2027 Annual Meeting! Connect with linguists, grad students, and more at the field’s premier gathering. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you'll gain valuable visibility, engagement, & direct access to people shaping the future of language science. www.lsadc.org/exhibits-spo...
Nominations for the LSA Kenneth L. Hale Award are now open! Presented since 2002, the award honors outstanding scholarship in the documentation of endangered or no longer spoken languages. Deadline: June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM PT) www.lsadc.org/kenneth_l_ha... #Linguistics #EndangeredLanguages
Planning to submit an organized session proposal? Be sure to have your proposal complete & in final form by June 12, 2026. Organized sessions may be on any linguistic topic that would be of interest to meeting attendees. www.lsadc.org/organized-se... #SubmitToday #LSA2027 #SanFrancisco #Linguistics
Applications are now open for the 2027 Elizabeth Dayton Award, which provides $500 in support for graduate students specializing in sociolinguistics to attend the LSA Annual Meeting. Apply by June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM PT). www.lsadc.org/elizabeth_da... #LSA2027 #Sociolinguistics #Award
LSA Fellows are current members recognized for their distinguished contributions to the advancement, generation, promotion, or dissemination of linguistic knowledge, practical applications of linguistics, or outstanding service to LSA. Nomination Deadline: July 31 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...
Abstract submissions are now open for current & prospective LSA members for #LSA2027, taking place in San Francisco, Jan 6-9, 2027! This includes general, five-minute linguist, & LEXING submissions. Abstract submission window: June 3 – July 2, 2026 Deadline: 11:59p ET www.lsadc.org/abstracts
Want tips on writing a great abstract for the LSA Annual Meeting? Wondering where to submit if you work in industry? These sessions are a great way to prepare & get involved. June 9, 2p ET: Understanding the Abstract Review Process June 10, 6p ET: Learn about LEXING www.lsadc.org/calendar_lis...
Nominations are now open for the LSA Early Career Award! Instituted in 2010, the award recognizes scholars early in their careers who have made outstanding contributions to the field of linguistics. Due: June 30 at 11:59p PT Nominate an early-career linguist today! www.lsadc.org/early_career...
New PLSA articles are available! The Proceedings of the LSA showcases research presented at the LSA Annual Meeting. Explore the latest from #LSA2026 & discover new ideas across the field! This is just one of the perks of submitting an abstract for the LSA Annual Meeting! www.lsadc.org/plsa
Nominations for the Arnold Zwicky Award are now open! The award recognizes LGBTQ+ scholars and those whose linguistic work benefits the LGBTQ+ community. Deadline: June 30, 2026 Join the LSA today to submit a nomination! www.lsadc.org/arnold_zwick... #Linguistics #LGBTQInAcademia #LSA