MSULC 2026
Michigan State Undergraduate Linguistics Conference 2026
Welcome to MSULC 2026! Join us for the 12th iteration of Michigan State's official undergraduate linguistics conference. We're excited to bring together students passionate about linguistics and linguistic research for an amazing event featuring insightful presentations and our keynote speaker, Kenneth Hanson.
MSULC 2026Registration Open • Wells Hall
MSULC 2026
The 12th iteration of MSULC will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Wells Hall. Registration and presentation signups are now open!
Conference Information
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Venue: Wells Hall
- Keynote Speaker: Kenneth Hanson
- Registration: Open Now
- Presentation Signup: Apply Here
WHAT TO EXPECT
MSULC 2026 will continue the tradition of bringing together undergraduate students passionate about linguistics. Based on previous years, you can expect:
Poster Competition
Showcase your linguistic research through creative poster presentations. Categories include phonology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and more!
Keynote Speaker
Learn from distinguished linguists and former MSU undergraduates who have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in linguistics.
Networking
Connect with fellow linguistics enthusiasts, faculty, and graduate students in a supportive academic environment.
Awards & Recognition
Compete for recognition and prizes while sharing your passion for linguistic research with the community.
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SCHEDULE
MSULC 2026 Tentative Schedule
Keynote Speaker: Kenneth Hanson
Kenneth Hanson is a lecturer in the Linguistics Department at Yale University. He received his PhD from Stony Brook University in 2025. His research focuses on computational syntax, studying syntactic dependencies such as case and agreement from the perspective of computational complexity.
He is also a proud MSU alumnus, having graduated with a BA in linguistics and Japanese before working as an assistant English teacher in Japan through the JET Programme.