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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Big news: LSA membership is getting more equitable. October 1, dues will be income-based -- so your capacity to pay determines what you pay. More linguists, more voices, more community – no questions asked. Join or renew today! www.lsadc.org/membership   #LinguisticsCommunity #LSA #MembershipEquity

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The last 10 years have seen a surge in scholarship that calls itself sociosyntax. What is sociosyntax? Join on Oct 28 at 7p ET for the LSA Presidential Research Forum, where Alicia Beckford Wassink moderates a conversation about the frameworks, findings, & methods. amr.ms/eacxqt

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Registration for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting is now open! This is the premier gathering of linguists and linguistics students from across the profession and around the world. Don’t miss out on early-bird pricing! Register by Nov 17 to receive the best rate. web.cvent.com/event/4c7180...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Demonstrate commitment to success by purchasing bulk student memberships! The beginning of the academic year is the perfect time to show your department’s commitment to their success. Providing an LSA membership through the bulk student membership is cost-effective. www.surveymonkey.com/r/H3MDWFH

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Now available! Catch up on the most highly attended virtual event of the year - 'Weaponizing Language: Legislative, Judicial, and Linguistic Trickery" with Ila Nagar. Log into the LSA Resource Hub to access the recording. Not an LSA member? Join today to gain immediate access. www.lsadc.org

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

LEXING SIG Open Meeting  We invite members of the SIG & all parties interested in exploring employment opportunities in the industry, non-profit, & government sectors to attend. Highlights will include a sneak preview of LEXING events planned for the Annual Meeting. www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meet hundreds of linguists face-to-face at #LSA2027! Exhibit in San Francisco and connect with researchers, students, and future hires during poster sessions, coffee breaks, and evening receptions. Book early for the best rates and locations. www.lsadc.org/exhibits-spo... #Exhibits #Sponsorships

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to announce that The Linguistic Institute will return to the University of Oregon for 2027! This will build on the success of the 2025 Institute held there. There will be “a focus on dynamics across the timescales of processing, learning, and change.” Stay tuned!

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We met our $100K Annual Fund goal for 2026! Thank you to everyone who donated. We are working to advance the discipline of linguistics, support linguistics students, build a “big tent” LSA, & bring insights & empirical findings of our discipline to policy makers. www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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_...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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_...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join the upcoming webinars from the LSA, featuring discussions on annual meeting submissions, professional development, leadership, and more. Whether you’re a student, researcher, educator, or professional, these events offer chances to learn & network! Register here: www.lsadc.org/calendar_lis...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Call for Organized Session Proposals for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting is now open! Join fellow linguists in San Francisco in Jan 2027, by organizing a symposium, workshop, tutorial, or other format on topics that matter to the field and community. Deadline: June 5 www.lsadc.org/organized-se...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Celebrate leaders preserving and revitalizing languages with the Excellence in Community Linguistics Award! Since 2013, this award honors impactful work in language documentation and preservation for future generations. Deadline: June 30 Submit: lsadc.org/excellence_in_community_linguistics_award

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Join us for the 2026 Bloomfield Lecture featuring Norbert Hornstein, author of The Merge Hypothesis: A Theory of Aspects of Syntax & recipient of the 2026 Bloomfield Book Award. Wednesday, May 20 | 3–4 PM ET Moderator: Jason Merchant, Bloomfield Book Award Committee www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

2027 LSA Award nominations are open! Help recognize outstanding contributions to linguistics across mentoring, practice, public engagement, community linguistics, journalism, & more. Deadline: June 30 Awards include the Early Career Award, Mentoring Award, & others. www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Legacy linguistic data can take on new lives when returned to source communities. In this talk, Nicté Fuller Medina explores restitution, stewardship, and the afterlives of archived Belizean Spanish recordings. Thursday, May 14 • 12–1 PM ET. Register today! www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

What does The Merge Hypothesis mean for the future of syntax? Find out straight from the source. Join 2026 Bloomfield Lecturer Norbert Hornstein (Univ of Maryland) for a conversation about his award-winning book — moderated by Jason Merchant. May 20, 3–4 PM ET. www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Language revitalization starts here. Join us at CoLang 2026: Strengthening Solidarity, Overcoming Obstacles, Forging our Future — hosted at the University of Nevada, Reno. Registration closes May 15. Don't miss it. 🔗 Register now www.unr.edu/colang

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Tell Congress: Protect NSF’s Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate, which is quietly being eliminated while attention is focused elsewhere. Now is the time to act—contact your representatives today. #WhySocialScience #SaveSBE cossa.org/action-cente...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Missed the live event? Members can watch the Presidential Forum, Futuring the LSA: Bold Visions, moderated by Alicia Beckford Wassink, LSA President, on demand: resourcehub.lsadc.org/play?pid=eec...

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Linguistic Society of America @lingsocam.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

LSA President Alicia Beckford Wassink wrote to the University of Alaska about threats to funding and support for the Alaskan Native Languages Center. The LSA remains committed to Alaska’s Indigenous languages. Read the letter: buff.ly/TPPMHiN

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