We are now accepting submissions for titles and abstracts of papers to be presented at the Undergraduate History Conference that reasonably align with the theme of “Reflections of Power.” The submission deadline is February 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm, and presentations will take place at the conference on April 17-18, 2026.
This call is open to any discussions surrounding power throughout history and its various reflections. You may also choose to challenge the theme in your paper presentation. Additionally, we welcome interdisciplinary projects that may emanate from fields outside of history. We do, however, require that your presentations focus on a historical topic or approach.
Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions from any discipline, as long as they focus on a historical topic or approach, are encouraged. The submission deadline is February 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
- Submissions must be the original work of the author. These submissions should take the form of the title and abstract of the paper the author wishes to present. Abstracts should be 250 words or fewer.
- Submissions will be considered if they are submitted by undergraduate and/or recently graduated students.
- Submissions should be entered into the Google Form linked above titled “Submit your presentation here.”
Submitting your title and abstract only qualifies you to be considered for a presentation at the conference. However, if your paper is accepted, you will have until March 17 to submit a completed draft of your conference paper to share with conference panel discussants.
Finally, whether you are planning to present at or attend Illinois’ Undergraduate History Conference this April, all participants must go to our registration tab and fill out the linked form.
Please reach out to the Reflections of Power committee with any questions or concerns (uiucundergraduatehistcon@gmail.com). We look forward to seeing you in April!