New Award: Kathy Merlock Jackson Dissertation Award

If you have recently completed a popular culture dissertation, please consider submitting this treatise for the Kathy Merlock Jackson Dissertation Award . If you know somebody who has written a dissertation with a popular culture focus, please consider sharing this announcement!  The nominated work can emphasize a specific area of cultural studies, a particular methodology, or have an interdisciplinary focus. A précis or summary should accompany the letter of nomination along with an electronic copy of the dissertation. The deadline for submissions is January 30, 2021.

Self-nominations are accepted. All nominations must include a letter of support from the dissertation advisor/primary reader. 

The PCA Board met and determined that there will be a virtual component at the 2021 conference. Rest assured, you can participate without having to travel. The planning for this virtual component is ongoing. As soon as we have further details, we will announce them.