Meet the Team

We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of academics to lead our organization. Through their hard work and dedication, we are able to bring our annual conference to life each year.

Brett bebber
Executive Director

Catherine swender
financial Director

Kristi Anderson, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Luis A. Cortes, Texas A&M University- Kingsville

Susan Cumings, The University at Albany, SUNY

Paige Erickson, Purdue University Global

Theresa Flanigan, Texas Tech University

Linnéa Franits, Utica College

Gilbert Jones, Cleveland State University

Nathan Long, Stockton University

Kaia Magnusen, University of Tampa

Brande McCleese, Elizabeth City State University

Gregory Michna, Arkansas Tech University

Steven M. Specht, Utica College

Patricia Waters, Troy University

BOARD MEMBERS

Executive director emeritus

Mark Ledbetter

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Southern Humanities Conference is a welcoming intellectual community and a great place to present your humanities research. See our call for papers and submit a proposal.

REGISTER

Registration for the conference is required for all attendees. Please register early to help the team with planning and programming. On-site registration is not available.

HOTEL

This year’s conference will be held at the Marriott Courtyard Greenville Downtown. Registered attendees and presenters can take advantage of a discounted booking rate. 

history

Founded in 1947, the Southern Humanities Conference provides a convivial and robust space for research presentations that cross disciplines and inspire imaginative discussion.