Deadline: October 17, 2025
We are accepting proposals for our upcoming Literatures & Linguistics Interdisciplinary (LINC) Graduate Conference on “Beyond Fracture: Reimagining Futures through Divergence and Convergence: Constructing New Paths Across Division, Resistance, and Solidarity.
The conference isscheduled for March 5-6, 2026 at Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Organized by graduate students, this interdisciplinary conference will provide a space to discuss divergence and convergence as tools for imagining and reimagining the future across fields, including literature, linguistics, cultural studies, history, gender and sexuality studies, and others.
This year’s theme, “Beyond Fracture: Reimagining Futures through Divergence and Convergence,” invites participants to examine ways that we can chart directions for the future. We welcome submissions that reflect a diverse range of interests, from linguistic analysis to cultural studies and literary exploration.
We are also excited to announce our keynote speakers for the conference: Dr. Uju Anya (Carnegie Mellon University) and Dr. Ayesha Khurshid (Florida State University).
We invite faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and independent scholars to submit proposals by October 17th, 2025, at midnight at this link: https://forms.gle/sseeWtfehZtXrWW3A.
Presentation formats include individual papers and panels.
For full details, including submission guidelines, deadlines, and potential topics, please refer to our call.
Whether you’re interested in presenting, volunteering, or attending, your participation and support will be invaluable in making this event a success. Please feel free to distribute this CfP to any colleagues, students, or contacts who might be interested in participating.
If you have questions or would like to discuss potential proposals, please reach out to mllgradconference@gmail.com.
Thank you, and we look forward to a vibrant, engaging conference with contributions from across the fields, departments, and institutions.