University of Alabama Language Conference

Moments from UALC 2026

Thank you to everyone who presented, moderated, volunteered, attended, and supported.

We built something special together.

Appreciation post: Graduate Student Association (GSA) .gsa

Thank you for partnering with us!

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Graduate Student Association for their generous financial support of UALC 2026.

Through this partnership, we were able to meet the practical needs of our presenters and participants. Your support directly strengthened graduate research and community building at The University of Alabama.

UALC '26 opened with our first keynote, Dr. Klingler, speaking on the topic "Bridging past and future: the role of older sources in revitalizing Louisiana French and Creole."

We were honored to have him join us.

Danke! Gracias! 谢谢! Merci!

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C’est vraiment des échanges intellectuels traversant des frontières linguistiques différentes !

Multilinguisme à la Frontière

We go again today!

Meet us now at UA Student Center!

You'll perfectly love the presentations!

Ongoing ✨

We are now live !!!

Happening now!

Next week, with our keynote speakers, we would express our LOVE at the conference 🤩🎉✨

Don't miss this!!

INTRODUCING THE UALC 2025/2026 OFFICIALS : Meet our Conference Chair 🤩

Olabayo J. Awodirepo is a PhD student in French Linguistics at The University of Alabama, where his research focuses on Louisiana French and Creole language attitudes among heritage learners in higher education. His academic interests lie at the intersection of language, culture, and identity, exploring how linguistic ideologies shape learning experiences and community belonging. As the Conference Chair for the 2026 University of Alabama Languages Conference, he is committed to fostering cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange among scholars and students. Beyond research, Olabayo enjoys surfing the net, writing creative reflections on graduate life, and playing volleyball as a way to unwind and stay connected with others.