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New MLA guidelines are designed to help departments implement fair evaluation procedures for hiring, tenure, and promotion.

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The MLA has compiled resources on navigating legislative threats to higher education, including tips for NEH grantees, webinar recordings, and tool kits.

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Deadline to post a call for papers for a just-in-time session for the 2026 MLA Annual Convention

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Registration and hotel reservations for the 2026 MLA Annual Convention opens to MLA members

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Deadline to submit a just-in-time session proposal for the 2026 MLA Annual Convention

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