LURA 2026
Lab Name: Autistic Life and Language (ALL) ProjectMentors: Professor Kira Hall and PhD Student Lina CahillAuthors: Adilana Anderson, Vivaan Kalura, Claire Kenny, Molly Mathews, Kaitlyn McGurran, Emmalyn Nono, Kinley
Thumbnail Image Credit: Nitcharee SukhontapriomWhat happens when language assimilation motivates cultural change?By: Vivaan KaluraCourse Title: Ling 1000: Language in U.S SocietyCourse Instructor: Dr. Kira
Rachel Wagner is completing a Bachelor’s-Accelerate Master’s degree in Linguistics, with minors in Spanish and Ethnic Studies. She is interested in how language shapes identity, culture, and power. Outside of academics, she enjoys singing
“Politicians Say Whaaaat!?” Ocasio-Cortez, A. (2025, Feb, 13) "MaYbe shE's goiNg to be in TroUble nOw", [X Post]. X. https://x.com/AOC/status/1890212614246109508 Matthew Woods and Merced SeeCourse Name:
Split Signals: Bowling Jargon and BelongingYou get a turkey, pick up a spare, and dread the split, but step outside the alley and the words that made you an insider can suddenly make you the punchline.Maisy Harris
What does it really mean when someone says another person speaks ‘good English’-- and whogets to decide?In July 2025, a brief exchange during a diplomatic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Liberian President Joseph Boakai drew
Archive of Our Own: The Paradox of Uncensored OrganizationAs a non-profit anti-censorship digital fanfiction archive, Archive of Our Own promises its users absolute creative freedom. Yet, behind the scenes, moderators and hidden hierarchies
Authors: Julian Rattray, Seth Ferrin, Katie RiveraAdvisor: Prof. Dr. Rai FarrellyClass: LING 4620 Teaching L2 Oral Skills and CommunicationSemester: Fall 2025LURA 2026Exploring the School-to-Prison Pipeline Through an
“Beta, Send, and Sandbag: How Climbers Speak Their World into Existence”Gavin ReedCourse: Language in U.S. Society (LING 1000)Course Instructor: Kira HallNominator: Sarah AdamsMain photo credit: Alexandra
Unity or Inequality? The Language Dilemma in Indonesia Language policy looks at how governments and institutions decide which languages are used in places like schools, workplaces, and government, and how those choices impact people’s access to