The Linguistics Society of America has issued Update #321 to its newsletter this week, and our very own Sharon Hargus is on the front page!
The Linguistics Society of America aims to further the scientific study of language and to advance that gained knowledge for the betterment of society. They have existed since 1924. Alicia Beckford Wassink was elected the Vice President of the LSA in 2025!
Sharon Hargus will become an At-Large member of the organization going into 2026! Being an At-Large member of the executive committee means Sharon will be on the board that continues to further the relevancy of the society to linguists, to help organize financial stability for the organization, and other key decision-making processes. She and other executive committee members were elected by vote from the members of the LSA.
From her nominee statement, "It would be an honor to serve on the Executive Committee of the LSA. If elected, I would particularly advocate for junior scholars, and for minority language speakers and their descendants."
Congratulations are in order for all the work that Sharon Hargus has done and will do.