Popular Culture Association

Your voice belongs at the table.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Pop Culture Association Governing Board, including:
• Vice President for Finance
• Board Trustee (3 open positions)

📩 Nomination instructions have been sent to all PCA members via email.

Late registration is open for PCA 2026.

A reminder that there is a scholarly community for people who take popular culture seriously.

⏰ Two days to go.

Regular registration for the 2026 PCA/ACA Conference closes January 31—after that, prices increase.

It's time to secure your spot, lock in the lower rate, and get ready for Atlanta in April.
Register today and join us for four days of scholarship, conversation, and connection.

What popular culture moments feel most significant right now? We’d love to know what’s capturing your scholarly and personal attention.

The January What’s Popping? newsletter is out—featuring updates from across the organization, a Board Member spotlight, and conference registration. Take a look in your email!

From the hotel, guests can walk to the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the College Football Hall of Fame, Centennial Olympic Park and dozens of restaurants and bars.

Regular registration price ends Jan. 31. Then conference rates go up.
Book your stay at the Marriott Marquis, the official PCA/ACA conference hotel. Register now (sites.google.com/view/2026pca... ). Book your room (sites.google.com/view/2026pca... ). See you in April!

Members, there’s still time to nominate yourself or a colleague for the Governing Board. Serving is a meaningful way to shape the organization’s future and support shared governance. Check your email from 01/11 for the nomination link.

They cover a range of styles: an upscale steak/seafood restaurant, a sports bar with local craft brews, a lobby lounge/bar, and Starbucks in the lobby. A short indoor walk will get you to the Peachtree Center Hub, with more than 35 restaurants and shops (www.peachtreecenter.com).

This will be on Friday, January 9th at 12pm EST. pcaaca.org/events/Event...

Dr. Amy French (she/her), Associate Professor at BGSU, will share strategies for applying universal design and addressing accessibility in scholarship. This session will help you create presentations that engage all audiences.

Presenter registration is $250 until midnight.
Lock in your savings now before rates jump!
👉 sites.google.com/view/2026pca...

Because so many attendees stay on site, connections happen naturally in the lobby bar, at breakfast, by the elevators, in the book exhibit, and in the atrium lounges. Where have you made meaningful connections at PCA Conferences? Tell us your story!

For guests who prefer convenience: Restaurants, coffee shops, meeting rooms, pools, and the fitness center are all inside the same building. No weather, no traffic, no transportation needed.

Early birds save $$! 🐦

Presenter registration: ✅ $250 by 12/31/25 ✅ $290 by 02/15/26 ✅ $325 after 02/15/26

Presenters must register by 02/15, 2026, or they will be removed from the program.

Conference days start early and end late. Everything (sessions, food, social events, rooms) is under one secure roof. Wake up, take an elevator, and you’re at your sessions. If you’re onsite, you can easily slip back to your room to recharge between sessions.

Check your email to read about the latest organization news, learn about PCA Governing Board Member Bruce, and meet PCA Member Warren!

We’re accepting nominations for 3 Trustee-at-Large and 1 Vice President of Finance positions on the PCA Governing Board. Help shape the future of PCA by nominating or self-nominating a qualified candidate today! Learn more and submit your nomination through last night’s PCA email.

Now that the hard part’s done, it’s time to lock in that early-bird conference registration price before December 31st and make your reservation at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis!

Conference Registration: sites.google.com/view/2026pca...
Book Hotel: sites.google.com/view/2026pca...

🌟Join our vibrant online communities at the Popular Culture Association! Use your PCA membership to connect with like-minded enthusiasts within your subject area and beyond. Explore the PCA online communities: pcaaca.org/members/grou...

Join us on Friday, December 12 at 12:00pm for this month’s edition of Membership Matters where we will discuss publishing your pop culture scholarship. Sign up at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The PCA Endowment offers travel grants to graduate students, faculty at all levels, international scholars, and independent researchers. Don’t miss your chance—check the requirements and apply today! pcaaca.org/page/travelg... #PCA2026

If you haven’t heard, we extended our abstract submission deadline due to the holiday weekend. We'd love to see you in Atlanta! Get your abstract in before it's too late: pcaaca.org/page/submiss... #PCA2026

CFP: Divination, Witchcraft, and The Occult Call for PresentationsDivination, Witchcraft & the Occult *SPECIAL TOPIC*Popular Culture Association Conference8-11 April 2026Atlanta, GA, USThe broad interest in divination, witchcraft, and th…

As I go through the most recent submissions, a reminder that you have until DEC 5 to get your @pcaaca.bsky.social proposals in! kalaity.com/2025/09/04/c...

Spotlighting excellence—there’s still a little time left. Award submissions close tomorrow! pcaaca.org/page/Awards

Check out Ecology and Culture Area! Don't wait now; submit your paper today: pcaaca.org/members/memb...

Maximize your chances of success! Join us tomorrow, November 25th from 9–10 AM ET, for our final abstract workshop of 2025. Get expert tips, ask your questions, and give your submission the best possible edge. Don’t miss out—register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

What area will you be presenting in this year? Don't know yet? Check out: pcaaca.org/members/grou...

#pca2026 #PCA #popculture

Secure your stay for the Annual Conference in style! 🏨✨ Stay in the famous Atlanta Marriott Marquis where there is a lot of Pop Culture History! #PCAACA

What are you most excited about for the PCA 2026 Annual Conference in Atlanta?

For us here at PCA, we can't wait to see all of YOU! ✨😋