Would you like the opportunity to share an example of something you did with your class, faculty members, or community partners at the MLA Convention? Do you have an innovative case study or good mode...

MLA-full28–30 May 2026Host and Lead Sponsor: San José State UniversityAdditional Support: The Henry Luce Foundation and the Mellon FoundationThe seminar will open with a plenary session on Thursday, 2...

Watching any depositions lately and wondering how to cite them? We’ve got you covered! Here’s an example citation: “Nathan Cavanaugh Deposition (Part 1) in MLA-ACLS-AHA Lawsuit about the NEH.”…

The MLA offers professional development programming throughout the year to support members and those working in languages, literatures, and the humanities. Additional free virtual programming can be found on our Webinars and Conversations page.

7 March 2026On Friday, 6 March 2026, the MLA, American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), and American Historical Association (AHA) filed a motion for summary judgment in our case seeking to reverse...

“Networking” can feel like a daunting addition to your job search and professional development, asking you to extend yourself to meet new people. There are, however, ways to network on your terms, in…

Six English majors at Eastern Connecticut State University made history on Jan. 9, presenting their research at the Modern Language Association (MLA) convention’s inaugural undergraduate research post...

Thank you for your interest in 1:1 mentoring at the Professional Development Hub at #MLA26!  The Professional Development Hub hosts one-on-one mentoring focused on your career goals, no matter what st...

The MLA offers dues aid to scholars who are permanent residents of soft-currency or developing nations and assistance for convention attendance to graduate students, non-tenure-track faculty members, ...

The 2026 Professional Development Hub—online and at the convention—is your one-stop shop for all things professional development offered by the MLA. Come by and meet the academic program services and ...

Preconvention workshops at the 2026 MLA convention.

Are you seeking resources and community to help you navigate the current moment of legislative attacks, defunding, and the erosion of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Join MLA members w...

Are you seeking resources and community to help you navigate the current moment of legislative attacks, defunding, and the erosion of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Join MLA members w...

Students and faculty members in the humanities face mounting challenges—from skepticism about the value of humanities education to deteriorating pay and working conditions. The MLA is committed to res...

(New York, NY) — The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the Modern Language Association (MLA) filed a lawsuit in federal district court today,...

The ADE Ad Hoc Committee on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes was charged with reporting on career outcomes for English majors and minors; gathering case studies and other forms of evide...

The MLA is collaborating with other organizations, including PEN America’s Freedom to Learn Network, the ACLS, and the AAUP, to speak out against state and local encroachment on higher education and g...