DATE: Feb. 25-27

Humanities Education and Research Association

Theme: “The Essential Humanities in Practice and Perseverance” (Virtual Conference)

In keeping with HERA’s mission to promote the study of the humanities across a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplinary studies, we invite proposals for the 2026 conference. Submissions are encouraged from educators at all levels (including undergraduate and graduate students) and from anyone with an interest in the arts and humanities. Proposals for papers, panels, or workshops must be submitted through the conference web portals.

Submissions are encouraged from educators at all levels (including undergraduate/graduate students) as well as all those with an interest in the arts and humanities. Proposals for papers, panels, or workshops (150-200 words) must be submitted through the conference e-submission links on the HERA website <https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/hera/conference/>. Submissions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and decision notifications will be sent out within one to two weeks from submission.  

Conference Registration - All attendees must be HERA members and register for the conference.

We will process submissions on a flow basis. We will send out decision notifications within one to two weeks of submission.

All proposals are due on the portal on or before 31 January 2025.